Battle of Maysalun (1920)

Battle of Maysalun (France vs Syria) took place in 1920 during Franco-Syrian War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1920
• Date: 24 July 1920
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Franco-Syrian War
• Side A: France
• Side B: Syria
• Commanders (A): Henri Gouraud, Mariano Goybet
• Commanders (B): Faisal I, Yusuf al-Azma, Militia commanders:, Yasin Kiwan
• Casualties: 42 killed 152 wounded 14 missing (French claim) (France), ~150 killed ~1,500 wounded (French claim) (Syria)
• Outcome: French victory
• Coordinates: 33.596°, 36.065°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Maysalun · Wikidata entry