He, Sherif Feisal and their allies, continued on with their struggle against the Ottoman Turks, who were allied with the Germans during the war. Lawrence learned that he and his fellow Arab friends were considered something of a "side show" when compared with the rest of the war taking place on the European continent. His book helps to explain something of the Arab culture to the general public, how they are fiercely loyal to their leaders, how they have some of the best hospitality Lawrence has ever seen, how polite and respectful they are of their guests, and, how little credit the Arabs should have received from the British military and the British Government for their accomplishments. Today, he is considered almost legendary because of what he managed to accomplish with his friends, the Arabs. I am sure that some of you have either seen the movie, "Lawrence of Arabia," or at least have heard of his name. Lawrence's involvement with these Arabs was so that he could serve as a liason between them and the British military who were stationed in the Middle East during the First World War. Lawrence and Feisal spent much time together during these campaigns, ranging from Judda in what is now Saudi Arabia, to Damscus, in what is now Syria. Lawrence's own words, his military expeditions with the pseudo-military forces of the Arabs under Sherif Feisal, who was a son Lawrence - GOOD BOOKS - Outpost 10F Library
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