From Paris to the desert of the wandering

"e;From Paris to the Desert of the Tilted: The Egyptian Campaign"e; is a unique historical account by Ali Fuad Bey, a prominent Ottoman officer who served as Chief of Staff to Djemal Pasha and Commander of the Eighth Corps in the Ottoman Army during World War I. The book covers the details of the Egyptian campaign in World War I, revealing the political and military realities that the region witnessed during this turbulent period. This work provides a meticulous analysis of the British-backed Egyptian military campaign, which targeted Sinai and the Desert of the Tilted as part of the confrontations with the Ottoman Empire. It also offers an insider's view of Ottoman military strategy, the conditions of the military forces, and the challenges they faced in light of major political changes. It examines the reasons for the Ottoman forces' failure to regain control of the territories they had lost to the Allies, and explains the profound impact of the decisions of the military leadership on the balance of power in the war. It also sheds light on international alliances, including British support for the Egyptian forces, and their impact on current events in the region. This book is a valuable historical document reflecting an Ottoman perspective on events. It serves as a firsthand account from a military leader who lived through that crucial period. It not only presents military events but also offers an analytical perspective on the major political changes that led to the subsequent collapse of the Ottoman Empire. Author and TranslatorThe book was translated into Arabic by Najib al-Armanazi, a well-known Syrian diplomat and journalist who held several diplomatic and political positions and played an influential role in the Arab press.