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"Sideshow" Who first said war in other theatres...


Guest Pete Wood

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Guest Pete Wood

I have recently joined a TE Lawrence group, which is currently discussing Lawrence's often used quote, "Sideshow of a sideshow" with regard to the Arab revolt.

But who first said that the campaigns outside of France and Flanders was "a sideshow." ??

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Could I have details of the list? Being a bit of a Lawrentian and a Society member!!

Off list OK if you prefer....

Simon

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Guest Pete Wood

The TELawrence Studies List moderated by Jeremy Wilson – go to www.telstudies.org

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If there are other lists I should be on, please let ME know.

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But who first said that the campaigns outside of France and Flanders was "a sideshow." ??

Haig believed it very strongly but I don't know if he was the first to voice it.

Would the list (or anyone here) know how many Arabs participated in the revolt? I know the numbers varied but I am particularly interested in the phase leading up to the entry into Damascus. 2,000 is what I read recently but this was not referenced.

Thanks

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