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What was the Fall of Damascus?
T. E. Lawrence was involved in the build-up to the capture of Damascus, but he was not present at the city's formal surrender.
What role did T.E. Lawrence play in the fall of Damascus?
T. E. Lawrence was instrumental in establishing a provisional Arab government under Faisal in newly liberated Damascus.

Question: Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Self-contained rewrite: Are there any other interesting aspects about the T.E. Lawrence article regarding the Fall of Damascus?