Battle of Sidon (1941 AD)
Battle of Sidon (Lebanon & Lebanese Army & Internal Security Forces & Hezbollah (Disputed) & Lebanese Resistance Brigades vs Al-Assir militants) took place in 1941 AD during Syria–Lebanon campaign.
Battle facts
- Year: 1941 AD
- 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: approx. Lebanese Army:
18 killed
100–128 wounded
4 vehicles damagedAl-Assir militants:
25–40 killed
60 wounded
65–70 captured
- Outcome: Lebanese Army & Hezbollah victory
The Lebanese Army secures the city, militants escape
- Coordinates: 33.561°, 35.398°
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