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General Chauvel

Australian general commanding the Desert Mounted Corps.

minor

Also known as Chauvel

First appearance: cvi

General Chauvel shows up with force in CXIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Negotiates with Lawrence over the formal British entry into Damascus, eventually agrees to a march-through.
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In CXIX: Negotiates with Lawrence over the formal British entry into Damascus, eventually agrees to a march-through. Later, in CXXI: Offers troops to Lawrence; later complains about Arab troops not saluting Australian…

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TLT.E. LawrenceGBGeneral BarrowEFEmir FeisalGAGeneral AllenbyMEMohammed el Dh…GCGeneral Chauvel

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Character groups

  • Allied Generals
  • Protagonist
  • Arab Revolt Leadership
  • Diverse Support Figures

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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