French Lebanon (Vichy France)

This article is about the specific polity French Lebanon (Vichy France) and therefore only includes events related to its territory and not to its possessions or colonies. If you are interested in the possession, this is the link to the article about the nation which includes all possessions as well as all the different incarnations of the nation.

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The period of the colony when it was loyal to Vichy France.

Establishment

July 1940: With the creation of Vichy France, initially all French colonies were aligned with Vichy.

Chronology

Interactive Chronologies with maps are available in the section Changes Navigation

1. World War II

Was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945 (it started sooner in certain regions) between the Axis Powers (mainly Germany, Japan and Italy) and the Allies (mainly the Soviet Union, the U.S.A., the U.K., China and France). It was the war with more fatalities in history. The war in Asia began when Japan invaded China on July 7, 1937. The war in Europe began when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. The war ended with the complete defeat of the Axis powers, which were occupied by the Allies.

1.1.World War II (All other Vichy France Colonies)

Refers to the events that happened in French Colonies that decided to be loyal to the German puppet state of Vichy France.

1.2.World War II (Middle Eastern Theatre)

Was the Middle Eastern theatre of World War II.

1.2.1.Syria-Lebanon campaign

Was the invasion of Syria and Lebanon (then controlled by Vichy France) in June and July 1941 by British Empire forces, during the Second World War.

June 1941: Battle of the Litani River.

June 1941: Battle of Jezzine.

June 1941: Battle of Sidon.

June 1941: Following a strong Vichy French counterattack, the British garrison was forced to withdraw from Marjayoun.

June 1941: Battle of Merdjayoun.

July 1941: Battle of Damour.

July 1941: Battle of Beirut.

July 1941: On 10 July, as the Australian 21st Brigade was on the verge of entering Beirut, Dentz sought an armistice. At one minute past midnight on 12 July, a ceasefire came into effect and ended the campaign.