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General Clayton

British intelligence chief in Cairo, Lawrence's superior.

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Also known as Clayton

First appearance: introduction foundations of revolt

General Clayton shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Chief of Intelligence in Egypt; described as the perfect leader for the 'wild men' of the Arab bureau, calm and influential.
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In VI: Chief of Intelligence in Egypt; described as the perfect leader for the 'wild men' of the Arab bureau, calm and influential. Later, in VII: Clayton is driven out of the General Staff but helps Lawrence arrange…

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TLT.E. LawrenceGAGeneral AllenbyRSRonald StorrsCBColonel BremondEFEmir FeisalGCGeneral Clayton

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Character groups

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

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See General Clayton in introduction foundations of revolt