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Under orders from the French, but working with the British, Indy teams up with old friend, T.E. Lawrence to assist in the allied plan to conquer Jerusalem by Christmas. He is ordered to sneak into the ancient town of Beersheba and protect the city's water supply that would certainly be destroyed by the occupying Germans at the first sign of defeat. Indy poses as a trader and teams up with a beautiful female spy to infiltrate the ancient town. The plan takes an unexpected turn when Indy and his companion are captured just before the allied attack is launched. The action reaches new heights as soldiers of the Australian Lighthorse lead a brave and magnificent cavalry charge on the town.
Key Topics: | World War I in the Middle East; Australian Lighthorse |
Historic People: | T.E. Lawrence-- scholar, archaeologist, diplomat and British military hero |
Included Documentaries: | -Col. Lawrence’s War: T.E. Lawrence and Arabia -Lines in the Sand: The Middle East and the Great War |
Indy Connections: | Click here to see current event articles that relate to the events, topics, and people seen in this Young Indy chapter. |
National Social Studies Strands: | Culture; Power, Authority and Governance, Individuals, Groups and Institutions, Global Connections |
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DescriptorScholar, archaeologist, diplomat and British military hero whose famous exploits forever made him Lawrence of Arabia. Beginning in 1911, Lawrence studied Arabic and archaeology in the Middle East. When war broke out, his knowledge of Arabic and Middle Eastern geography made him an invaluable part of the British Army. The relationships he forged earlier allowed him to serve as a trusted diplomat to Arabs during and after the war. BooksLawrence, T.E. Seven Pillars of Wisdom: A Triumph. London: Jonathan Cape Publishers, 1936. Wilson, Jeremy. Lawrence of Arabia, The Authorised Biography. London: Heinemann, 1989. Websites |
DescriptorOften falling in the shadow of the Western Front, WWI in the Middle East was every bit as harsh and unforgiving as the fighting in the rest of the world. The fall of the Ottoman Empire at the end of WWI began the turmoil and confusion that still rocks the Middle East to this day. BooksFromkin, David. A Peace to End All Peace. New York: Henry Holt & Co., 1989. Gelvin, James L. The Modern Middle East: A History. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005. Websites |
DescriptorName for the Australian cavalry and mounted infantry. The Australian 4th Light Horse Brigade are credited with the last successful cavalry charge in history (Battle of Beersheba in 1917... shown in this episode). The ALH are also known for wearing Ostrich plumes in their hats. BooksJones, Ian. The Australian Light Horse: Australians at War. United Kingdom: Time Life Books, 1987. Hollis, Kenneth. Thunder of the Hooves: A History of 12 Australian Light Horse Regiments 1915-1919. Australian Military History Publications, 2008. WebsitesAustralian Lighthorse Association | |
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