Arab Kingdom of Syria

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Was a self-proclaimed, unrecognized constitutional monarchy existing briefly in the territory of historical Syria. It gained de facto independence as an Emirate after the withdrawal of the British forces. The Kingdom surrendered to French forces on 25 July 1920.

Establishment

November 1919: The Arab Kingdom of Syria was a self-proclaimed, unrecognized state that began as a "fully and absolutely independent... Arab constitutional government" announced on 5 October 1918 with the permission of the British military, gained de facto independence as an "Emirate" after the withdrawal of the British forces from OETA East on 26 November 1919.

Chronology

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1. Franco-Syrian War

Was a war between the independent Arab Kingdom of Syria that was proclaimed in Damascus on March 8, 1920 and the French authorities.

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: 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.

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.

2. World War I

Was a global conflict between two coalitions, the Allies (primarily France, the United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, Japan, and the United States) and the Central Powers (led by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire). It was mainly caused by the competition of the western countries over domain in Europe and in the rest of the world with their colonial empires. The war ended with the defeat of the Central Powers. The war also caused the Russian Revolution and the ensuing Russian Civil War.

2.1.Aftermath of World War I

Were a series of treaties and military events that can be considered a direct consequence of World War I.

July 1920: The Arab Kingdom of Syria surrendered to French forces.