Seven Pillars of Wisdom · Character
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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- Allied Generals
- Protagonist
- Arab Revolt Leadership
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