Lawrence of Arabia Timeline ( Real )

birth
August 16, 1888

Birth of T.E. Lawrence

Thomas Edward Lawrence, the British archaeologist, military officer, and writer whose life inspired Lawrence of Arabia, is born in Wales.

military_career
1914

Lawrence Joins British Army

T.E. Lawrence enlists in the British Army and is assigned intelligence work related to the Middle East.

military_event
June 10, 1916

Arab Revolt Begins

The Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire begins, with Lawrence playing a key advisory role to the Arab forces.

battle
July 6, 1917

Battle of Aqaba

Lawrence leads Arab forces in a successful attack on the strategically important port of Aqaba from the landward side.

career
1920s

Lawrence's Post-War Years

Lawrence works in various roles, including writing 'Seven Pillars of Wisdom' and serving in the Royal Air Force and Tank Corps under assumed names.

death
May 19, 1935

Death of T.E. Lawrence

Lawrence dies in a motorcycle accident in Dorset, England.

Lawrence of Arabia Timeline ( Fictional )

meeting
Spring 1916

T.E. Lawrence meets Prince Faisal

Lawrence is assigned to assess the situation in the Arab revolt and meets Prince Faisal to discuss strategy.

expedition
Mid 1916

Lawrence's desert expedition begins

Lawrence begins his journey into the desert with the Arabs to sabotage the Ottoman railway.

battle
July 6, 1917

Attack on Aqaba

Lawrence and Arab forces launch a surprise attack and capture the strategic port of Aqaba from the Ottomans.

meeting
Late 1917

Lawrence returns to Cairo

After the attack on Aqaba, Lawrence returns to Cairo for negotiation and strategy discussions with British officers.

personal
Late 1917 - Early 1918

Desert challenges and Lawrence’s personal struggles

Lawrence endures extreme conditions crossing the desert and faces inner turmoil about his identity and mission.

battle
October 1, 1918

Capture of Damascus

Lawrence and Arab forces enter Damascus, marking a symbolic victory against Ottoman rule.

conclusion
Late 1918

Lawrence returns to Britain

Following the war’s end, Lawrence returns to Britain, reflecting on the outcomes and his role in the conflict.