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The Syria–Lebanon campaign, also known as Operation Exporter, was the invasion of Syria and Lebanon (then controlled by Nazi Germany) in June and July 1941 by British Empire forces, during the Second World War.
During the first hour of 8 June 1941, as part of Operation Exporter, Australian forces in northern Palestine crossed the border into southern Lebanon.Initial resistance from Vichy forces south of the Litani River was scattered and generally disorganised.
The Largest and most extensive amphibious operation to take place between the Korean and Vietnam war were the landings at Lebanon. "Operation Blue Bat" lasted 102 days from 15 July to 25 October, and involved the US 6th Fleet with over 70 ships and 40,000 sailors, as well as 14,357 ground troops.
In 1920, the French were given a mandate over Syria and Lebanon by the League of Nations. During this period of time, Syria was known as the French Mandate of Syria and Lebanon was known as the French Mandate of Lebanon. South Lebanon Sector [9] Saïda Sub-Sector III/22nd Algerian Tirailleur Regiment; I/Colonial Artillery Regiment of the Levant
Israel’s apparently impending ground incursion into Lebanon will drive home a new strategic reality of a year of war — the once-mighty US is powerless to rein in its ally or to influence other ...
The fighting came several days after the Allied forces from the Australian 21st Brigade, under Brigadier Jack Stevens, crossed the Litani River as part of Operation Exporter. After preliminary moves by the 2/27th Infantry Battalion around Adloun, the 2/14th Infantry Battalion had carried the advance north along the coast towards Sidon.
Israel announced its ground forces had begun an operation in southern Lebanon as overnight strikes left scenes of destruction in the nation's capital, Beirut. The ground offensive is expected to ...
An Israeli tank maneuvers in northern Israel near the Israel-Lebanon border on September 30. AP Photo/Baz Ratner Israel confirmed it launched a ground offensive against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.