Fawzi Al-Qawugji (For Glory)

Fawzi Al-Qawugji was a notable Arab guerrilla fighter mainly noted of his roles in all Arab revolts of 1912 to 1948.

Early Life
Fawzi was born to a family of Turkmen in Tripoli in January 19 of 1890. In 1912 he graduated from the Istanbul Military Academy and was a Yuzbashi(Captain) after his graduation.

The Great War
Has an Yuzbashi he served in the 12th Ottoman corps garrison which was directly stationed at Mosul. The 12th Ottoman Corps would see action in Qurna(Ottoman Iraq) and most directly at Beersheba(Ottoman Palestine). This is were Fawzi would earn his military experience and was heavily decorated. He was awarded the Ottoman Majidi Medal for his services in Qurna and Beersheba. He was awarded the German Iron Cross for his service with the Germans in Ottoman Palestine.

Interwar Period
After World War I, Fawzi became an active member for the Arab struggles of the interwar period.

Syrian Revolts
Fawzi heavily supported the independence of the short-lived kingdom of Syria which was soon taken down by the French. The Syrian Arabs did a national uprising against the which is now known has the Great Syrian Revolt. Fawzi had fought in the Hama Uprising which was the first step of the failed Syrian Revolt.

Ikhwan Uprising
Fawzi was also part of the Ikhwan Uprising which was an Ikhwan Tribesman revolt against the Army of Ibn Saud. Fawzi was one of the men responsible for crushing the rebellion and establishing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Great Arab Revolt of 1936-1939
In 1936, the British tried to establish a "Jewish National Home" in Mandatory Palestine. This attracted many Arab Nationalists to Palestine and "Liberate" it from the British and stop all Jewish immigration into Palestine. Fawzi and many others came into Palestine under the Leadership of Grand mufti Amin Al-Husseini. Amin declared a "National Revolt" and many Commanders like Fawzi answered the Call for a Revolt. Fawzi was notable for his cruelty against the British and was soon expelled. But Fawzi was still notable for his Pan-Arab attitude.

1941 Iraqi Coup D'etat
Fawzi after the failed Arab Revolt, Iraq gave Fawzi refuge in order to escape from his capture. Fawzi mainly supported the Party of National Brotherhood and the Golden Hetitite. In 1941, Rashid Ali Al-Gaylani and the Golden Hettite marched on Baghdad and removed the regent Abd Al-Illah. Fawzi commanded the irregulars of the Iraqi Army.

Sonderstab F
Colonel Werner Junck was contacted by the Fuhrer himself into going into a mission into Iraq in order to create German settlements in Iraq. Luffwaffe Colonel Axil Von Blomberg was also contacted by the Fuhrer himself and both Werner and Blomberg made a secret staff. Once both men came into Iraq they recruited Fawzi to be part of the staff.