The Arab Revolt

Quick Facts:

Who: The Ottoman Empire (Turks) vs. Arab Nationalists and Britain

Where: The Ottoman Empire (modern day Palestine)

When: 10 June 1916 - 19 September 1918

Why: Britain had supported Arab Nationalists in order to keep colonies in Egypt, the Suez Canal, and Red Sea access to India. This helped to distract the Ottomans and contributed to the empire's downfall.

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