The Great War of 1914-18 is often seen as one major battleground - the Western Front - with numerous 'side-shows'.
The other battle zones were not side-shows to those involved, however, although the local inhabitants often fought for motives which remained a closed book to their European allies or foes.
David Nicolle relates the story of the Arab Revolts (1916-18), and discusses just how important (or unimportant) was the role of T.
Lawrence in the affair, in a fascinating text backed by a.
