JOURNAL ARTICLE

GODFATHER OF THE SAS? T.E. LAWRENCE.

  • Published In: History of War, 2025, n. 141. P. 58 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: MORTIMER, GAVIN 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the influence of T.E. Lawrence, also known as Lawrence of Arabia, on the British special forces during World War II. Lawrence's experiences in the Arabian Peninsula inspired the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) in North Africa, with many officers and men drawing inspiration from his memoir, Seven Pillars of Wisdom. Lawrence's guerrilla warfare strategies and unconventional upbringing shaped his military philosophy, which was later adapted by figures like Bill Stirling in the creation of the Special Air Service (SAS). Lawrence's legacy as a brilliant military theorist continues to influence British special forces, emphasizing strategic thinking and guerrilla tactics over traditional warfare methods. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2025/01, Issue 141, p58
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:181744332
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