Status Updates From Seven Pillars of Wisdom

"We stood no prospect of breaking their spirits."

Sounds like the modern military apparatus could stand to re-read their Lawrence. From Vietnam to Afghanistan to Palestine, historically, bombing campaigns and brute force tactics simply radicalize the general populace and redouble resistance. To quote another author, "there's no strength like a poor man's spine when his back's against the wall."

Interesting and almost dreamlike in the way the story is told. The names are getting confusing, I kinda want a standalone glossary for people and places