Thomas Edward Lawrence remains one of the most significant figures in British military history. He effectively led the Arab Revolt that defeated Turkish forces during the First World War, but was far more than just a soldier. Indeed, T.E. Lawrence was also an archaeologist, diplomat, and writer. But it's his exploits in the desert that earned him international fame as
Lawrence of Arabia, a title used for
the 1962 film
based on his wartime activities.
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