Franco-Syrian War
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Was a war between the independent Arab Kingdom of Syria that was proclaimed in Damascus on March 8, 1920 and the French authorities.
Chronology
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July 1920: In spite of King Faisal's acceptance of France's ultimatum, Yusuf al-'Azma refused to give in. He raised a small body of disbanded troops and civilians, poorly armed relative to the modern, well-equipped professional French Army, and led them to Maysalun. The Battle of Maysalun resulted in a crushing Syrian defeat.
March 1920: An independent Arab Kingdom of Syria was proclaimed in Damascus, in an apparent dispute with the French over the nature of its rule.
July 1920: The final stage of the Franco-Syrian War took place when the French forces entered Damascus without any resistance.
July 1920: The Arab Kingdom of Syria was abolished, and French rule officially reinstalled.
