Seven Pillars of Wisdom · Character
Colonel Newcombe
British officer who leads early sabotage missions on the Hejaz railway.
minor
Also known as Newcombe
First appearance: book iii a railway diversion
Colonel Newcombe shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
One of the 'Intrusive' band, laboring stoutly for the Arab cause.
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In VI: One of the 'Intrusive' band, laboring stoutly for the Arab cause. Later, in XXIV: Arrives at Um Lejj and joins Feisal, discussing…
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- Diverse Support Figures
- Protagonist
- Arab Revolt Leadership
- British Command & Diplomacy
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See Colonel Newcombe in book iii a railway diversion