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Colonel Bremond

The French military representative in the Hejaz, often at odds with Lawrence.

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Also known as Bremond

First appearance: xiv

Colonel Bremond shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The French Military Mission under Bremond carries out an elaborate intrigue against Sherif Hussein in Jidda and Mecca.
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In VII: The French Military Mission under Bremond carries out an elaborate intrigue against Sherif Hussein in Jidda and Mecca. Later, in XVI: Head of French Military Mission at Jidda; Lawrence accuses him of ulterior…

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See Colonel Bremond in xiv

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TLT.E. LawrenceEFEmir FeisalEAEmir Abd el Ka…JOJoyceGCGeneral ClaytonCBColonel Bremond

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  • Other

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  • Diverse Support Figures
  • Protagonist
  • Arab Revolt Leadership
  • British Command & Diplomacy

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Colonel Bremond in xiv