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They are about to storm Wejh an Arab town controlled by the Turks with many different Arab tribes including the Harb, Juheina and Billi, with Feisal at the head. Lawrence marches with them and Vickery a soldier who knows Arabic, Lawrence dreams of a pan Arab revolt reaching to Damascus in Syria from Hejaz. The English and Indians/Egyptians provide support, and especially supplies on the march, like water and troops.

The Turks are in Wadi Safra region, whereas the Arabs hold Jiddah, Yenbo and Rabegh. Protecting Mecca. The Harbs and Juheina tribes are with Feisal. British ships give naval support, and urge them to attack Wejh.