Battle of Aqaba

When

6 Jul 1917

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

29.53° N, 35.01° E

Description

1917 battle in the Arab Revolt of World War I

War

World War I

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

1917 battle during the Arab Revolt of World War I

The Battle of Aqaba was fought for the Red Sea port of Aqaba 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, were victorious over the Ottoman Empire defenders.

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• World War I28 Jul 1914 · Interstate war · Deaths 17,000,000
• Arab RevoltJun 1916 · Rebellion