How did T.E. Lawrence explain the strategy of guerrilla warfare in his Britannica article?

In his contribution to the 14th edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica (1929), T.E. Lawrence defined the underlying logic of guerrilla warfare as a "war of movement".1

Lawrence’s approach intentionally departed from the "absolute war" model established by the Prussian military theorist Carl von Clausewitz. Lawrence argued that Clausewitz’s system was "too complete" and risked leading disciples astray—specifically those who preferred to fight with their "arms rather than with their legs". By emphasizing movement, Lawrence highlighted the importance of mobility and flexibility over the static, conventional engagements often associated with traditional military doctrine.1

This perspective was informed by his own experiences during World War I, where he acted as a liaison to Arab forces. In practice, he utilized hit-and-run tactics, such as sabotaging railways and bridges, to tie down enemy forces and maintain pressure on the Ottoman Empire without engaging in large-scale, decisive battles that the irregular forces were not equipped to win.23