Modern era · 1917
Battle of Aqaba
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.
- When
- 6 Jul 1917
- Where
- Aqaba
- Era
- Modern
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