After the outbreak of the First World War, Germany's ally Turkey still ruled the Arabian Peninsula, and the various tribes in the region were in a state of fragmentation. The Hashemite family in Mecca launched a war for Arab independence, and the British military sent Lawrence, an army intelligence officer known as the "Arab Master", to carry out activities there.
On his way to Medina to meet the tribal leader Prince Faisal, Lawrence met Ali, the leader of the Harisu tribe, who was young and fierce and brought him a lot of help. Lawrence went to Faisal and witnessed his base camp being bombed by Turkish planes, causing heavy casualties. Faisal adopted Lawrence’s advice and attacked Aqaba by land, paving the way for the occupation of Damascus. Lawrence and Ali led the commando through the desert, braving the heat and sand. Day and night, quickly captured the city.
Britain’s intention in the Arabian Peninsula was to give the Arabs limited guns and ammunition, asking them to contain the Turkish forces while placing the Arab tribes under its own control. Lawrence basically acted in accordance with this strategy, but in practice More particular about strategy. He changed into Arab costumes and tried to be close to the Arabs in life. Because of the commando's repeated military exploits, which shocked the Middle East, Lawrence was known as the "Lawrence of Arabia."
In the general offensive launched against Damascus, the Arab army led by Lawrence and Ali fought bravely and drove straight forward, invading one day earlier than the British army. However, after the war, the British and Arab sides had serious differences on the issue of governing Damascus. Britain treachedly rejected the Arabs' request for independence, while Lawrence was trapped in a complicated political and diplomatic struggle. His career was frustrated and he had to retire. After he returned to the UK, he was depressed. Not long after, Lawrence was riding a motorcycle, avoiding two children on the road and fell and died.
