The Arab Revolt

Arab Revolt

The Battle of Mecca and the start of the Arab Revolt

The Arab Revolt began fully on June 10th 1916 when Grand Sharif Hussein bin Ali, the guardian of the holy city of Mecca, ordered his troops to attack the Ottoman Caliphate’s garrison in the city.

Arab Revolt

Video – a brief overview of the causes and course of the Arab Revolt in WW1

Lawrence of Arabia and the Arab Revolt

This video has subtitles to aid note-taking.

Sykes-Picot Agreement

Causes and effects of the Sykes-Picot Agreement

The secret Sykes-Picot Agreement between Britain and France, formally known as the Asia Minor Agreement, was ratified.