July 1917: 5,000 Arab rebels burst from the Nefud Desert after a 600-mile trek. Their target: the Ottoman-held port of Aqaba, the Red Sea's strategic gateway. #WW1 #ArabRevolt #DesertCampaign
July 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM
July 1917: 5,000 Arab rebels burst from the Nefud Desert after a 600-mile trek. Their target: the Ottoman-held port of Aqaba, the Red Sea's strategic gateway. #WW1 #ArabRevolt #DesertCampaign
A small, mixed force of Arab irregulars and a few British officers began the arduous desert march. They endured extreme heat, sandstorms, and the constant threat of Ottoman patrols. #DesertCampaign #ArabRevolt
January 24, 2026 at 3:12 PM
A small, mixed force of Arab irregulars and a few British officers began the arduous desert march. They endured extreme heat, sandstorms, and the constant threat of Ottoman patrols. #DesertCampaign #ArabRevolt