Thomas Edward Lawrence remains one of the most significant figures in British military history. He effectively led the Arab Revolt that defeated Turkish forces during the First World War, but was far more than just a soldier. Indeed, T.E. Lawrence was also an archaeologist, diplomat, and writer. But it's his exploits in the desert that earned him international fame as Lawrence of Arabia, a title used for the 1962 film based on his wartime activities.
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