1916 ⟶ Sykes-Picot Agreement Signed

Signing of the Sykes-Picot Agreement between Britain and Fra...
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1916

🐪 Libyan Senussi Attack Egypt

Armed by Ottomans and Germans, the Libyan Senussi cross the border and attack Egypt from the west. (Details)⟶
Libyan Senussi Attack Egypt (1915)
World War IAfricaMiddle EastEgyptLibyaOttoman EmpireGermanyColonialism
EgyptEgyptLibyaLibyaOttoman EmpireOttoman EmpireGermanyGermany

📜 Sykes-Picot Agreement Signed

Signing of the Sykes-Picot Agreement between Britain and France defining their proposed spheres in the Middle East. (Details)⟶
Sykes-Picot Agreement Signed (1916)
Middle EastWorld War ISecret TreatiesImperialismColonialismOttoman EmpirePost-War SettlementsSykes-Picot AgreementFranceUnited Kingdom
United KingdomUnited KingdomFranceFrance

🏜️ Battle of Wadi

Battle of Wadi, a phase of the First Siege of Kut. (Details)⟶
Battle of Wadi (1916)
MesopotamiaSiege of KutOttoman EmpireWorld War IMiddle EastBritish EmpireMilitary Campaign
IraqIraqUnited KingdomUnited KingdomOttoman EmpireOttoman Empire

🇹🇷 Russians Fail to Encircle Ottoman Forces in Persia

Russians fail to encircle Ottoman forces in Persia. (Details)⟶
Russians Fail to Encircle Ottoman Forces in Persia (1916)
Persian CampaignWorld War IMilitary FailureRussian EmpireOttoman EmpireIranMiddle East
RussiaRussiaOttoman EmpireOttoman EmpireIranIran

🐪 Arab Revolt in Hejaz Begins

The Arab Revolt in Hejaz begins. (Details)⟶
Arab Revolt in Hejaz Begins (1916)
Arab RevoltWorld War IOttoman EmpireMiddle EastLawrence of ArabiaHejazInsurgencyHussein bin Ali
Saudi ArabiaSaudi ArabiaOttoman EmpireOttoman Empire

☪️ Arabs Capture Mecca

Battle of Mecca, Arabs capture the city. (Details)⟶
Arabs Capture Mecca (1916)
Arab RevoltWorld War IMeccaOttoman EmpireMiddle EastHejazReligious Significance
Saudi ArabiaSaudi ArabiaOttoman EmpireOttoman Empire