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Battle of Aqaba

6 July 1917 · Jordan

Part of: Arab Revolt

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The Battle of Aqaba was fought for the Red Sea port of Aqaba (now in Jordan) during the Arab Revolt of World War I. The attacking forces, led by Sherif Nasir and Auda abu Tayi and advised by T. E. Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia"), were victorious over the Ottoman Empire defenders.

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Battle of Aqaba. (2026, September 3). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Battle_of_Aqaba&oldid=1372974280

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“Battle of Aqaba.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 3 Sept. 2026, en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Battle_of_Aqaba&oldid=1372974280.

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