09 Works, The Art of War, Henry Zaidan's Alma and her soldiers are discovered, with footnotes

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Alma in Gaza, observing the enemy

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The enemy troops are many more than expected. Hiding, Alma with her lieutenants observe the enemy and decided not to engage. They must return to their encampment and report their findings.

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Alma and her troops are discovered

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Alma and her troop are discovered by a passing enemy patrol. They must flee immediately, before the alarm sounds.

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Alma decides to attack the enemy

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In order to escape, they must first overcome the first wave of attackers in order to have enough time to reach their horses at the edge of town.

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Alma's casualties

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the struggle is difficult

The struggle is difficult and some of her warriors are wounded! But they must not get caught. 

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Alma is trying to get away

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They have finally create some distance from their pursuers and make a run to escape; but Alma is still having trouble getting away. The enemy attempts to surround her.

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Alma's rear guard

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As they approach the gates of the city they see the warriors they left as a rear guard prepare to assist in the evacuation.

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Alma's troop is finally on their way

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Now on horseback, cut and wounded, they make their escape as best hey can!

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Quickly heading into the desert

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They head towards the open desert where they hope the the dust cloud their horses are generating  will give them an advantage.

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Alma in Gaza

They make their getaway into the desert

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The finally reach the open desert...

Alma was by far the most distinguished of women because of her many superior qualities, especially because of the bravery she demonstrated in defense of people.

Islam elevated the status of women, treating them on an equal footing with a man. Women had a newfound independent identity, in the physical and spiritual spheres. 

Islamic history is full of warrior women who fiercely fought for what they believed in, defended what they cherished, and defied all expectations and became legends.  

The Warrior Woman is an ancient archetype that is not well known because the stories have been both forgotten and suppressed. Mythology is full of warrior goddesses. 

Traditionally, the Bedouin were among the most dangerous of desert tribes, fighting among themselves when outsiders weren’t available. Constantly on the move to find new pastures for their livestock, they learned to live with the minimum of possessions and little external support in the harshest of lands. Loyalty to tribe and family was all that helped a warrior survive. More on Desert Warriors

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