Lawrence's early years, his experiences in WWI and the daring attack on Aqaba.

Born to unmarried parents during the strict Victorian era, T.E. Lawrence is embarrassed by his illegitimacy. He spends most of his childhood alone, striving for physical and academic achievement. At Oxford, his passion for medieval history results in an expedition to study the great crusader castles of Syria, where he gains  invaluable knowledge of the Arabs. While employed as an archaeologist, he is recruited by British intelligence to monitor Turkish activities. He also befriends an Arab who will deeply influence his views towards Arabs and their cause. After World War I begins, Lawrence becomes an intelligence officer in the British Army. His mission is to gather information about an Arab revolt planned against Turkish rulers. In return for a promise guaranteeing their independence, the Arabs join the war on the British side, but a secret agreement between the British and French will shatter this dream. Torn by conflicting loyalties, Lawrence continues to assist the Arabs, becoming more deeply entrenched in their fight. Against all odds, he leads the Arabs in a daring attack on the Turkish port of Aqaba. It is a stunning success and a turning point for Lawrence, the Arabs and the British.