Battle of al-Musayfirah (1925)

Battle of al-Musayfirah (France & Army of the Levant & French Air Force vs Syria & Druze) took place in 1925 during Great Syrian Revolt.

Battle facts

• Year: 1925
• Date: 1925-09-17
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Great Syrian Revolt
• Side A: France, Army of the Levant, French Air Force
• Side B: Syria, Druze
• Commanders (A): Gen. Maurice Gamelin, Col. Charles Andréa, Capt. Landriau, Maj. Kratzert
• Commanders (B): Sultan al-Atrash
• Casualties: 47 dead 83 wounded (side A), 300–500 deaths 500 wounded and captured (later executed) (Syria & Druze)
• Outcome: French victory
• Coordinates: 32.626°, 36.343°

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