Battle of Aqaba
| Battle of Aqaba | |||||||||
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| Part of the Arab Revolt on the Middle Eastern theatre of the First World War | |||||||||
A flag bearer mounted on a dromedary leading the triumphal entry into Aqaba | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
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Kingdom of Hejaz United Kingdom | Ottoman Empire | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
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Auda Abu Tayi Sherif Nasir T. E. Lawrence | Unknown | ||||||||
| Strength | |||||||||
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5,000 men Naval assistance |
Garrison: 550 men One infantry battalion (approximately 450 men) | ||||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||||
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2 killed Unknown wounded |
300 killed and wounded 700 captured | ||||||||
The Battle of Aqaba was fought for the Red Sea port of Aqaba (now in Jordan) during the Arab Revolt of World War I. The attacking forces, led by Sherif Nasir and Auda abu Tayi and advised by T. E. Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia"), were victorious over the Ottoman Empire defenders.