Battle of Maysalun (1920)

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

Battle facts

Year: 1920
Date: 1920-07-24
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°