First World War in FocusArab rebels led by Colonel TE Lawrence (also known as Lawrence of Arabia) seize the Ottoman port of Aqaba.
Arab Revolt begins
The Arab Revolt against the Ottomans begins in Hejaz (now part of Saudi Arabia).
Battle of Shaikh Othman
British-Indian forces defeat the Ottomans at Shaikh Othman near Aden.
Battle of Lahij
Ottoman forces secure victory over the British at Lahij near Aden.
Battle of Cheikh Saïd
British-Indian troops drive back an Ottoman force threatening the British base at Aden.
