Battle of Sidon (1941)

Battle of Sidon (Lebanon & Lebanese Army & Internal Security Forces & Hezbollah (Disputed) & Lebanese Resistance Brigades vs Al-Assir militants) took place in 1941 during Syria–Lebanon campaign.

Battle facts

• Year: 1941
• Date: 1941-06-15
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Syria–Lebanon campaign
• Side A: Lebanon, Lebanese Army, Internal Security Forces, Hezbollah (Disputed), Lebanese Resistance Brigades
• Side B: Al-Assir militants
• Commanders (A): General Jean Kahwaji, General Chamel Roukoz
• Commanders (B): Ahmed al-Assir
• Casualties: Lebanese Army: 18 killed 100–128 wounded 4 vehicles damaged (side A), Al-Assir militants: 25–40 killed 60 wounded 65–70 captured (Al-Assir militants)
• Outcome: Lebanese Army & Hezbollah victory The Lebanese Army secures the city, militants escape
• Coordinates: 33.561°, 35.398°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Sidon · Wikidata entry

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