Syria-Lebanon campaign

The Syria-Lebanon campaign was the Allied invasion of Vichy French-controlled Syria and Lebanon in 1941, during World War II.

Related Topics:
Allied - Vichy French - Syria - Lebanon - 1941 - World War II

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The Allied offensive, also known as Operation Exporter, was aimed at preventing Nazi Germany from using Vichy territory as a springboard for attacks on the Allied stronghold of Egypt, as the Allies fought a major campaign against Axis forces further west, in North Africa. The Vichy high commissioner for the region, General Henri Dentz had allowed Luftwaffe planes to refuel in Syria during May 1941.

Related Topics:
Nazi Germany - Egypt - Axis - North Africa - Henri Dentz - Luftwaffe

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