Seven Pillars of Wisdom · Character
Captain Pisani
A French artillery officer who serves with the Arab forces.
minor
Also known as Pisani
First appearance: book ix balancing for a last effort
Captain Pisani shows up with force in LXVIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
First volunteer for mining training; commands French at Akaba; sounds the battle-cry during the ambush.
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In LXVIII: First volunteer for mining training; commands French at Akaba; sounds the battle-cry during the ambush. Later, in XCIV: French artillery commander; runs out of ammunition during the Maan assault, causing the…
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See Captain Pisani in book ix balancing for a last effort