1920 Battle of Maysalun Created Greater Lebanon
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In July 1920, a short but decisive battle in the Anti-Lebanon mountains sealed the fate of the Arab Kingdom of Syria and paved the way for the creation of Greater Lebanon under French mandate. This episode dives into the Battle of Maysalun, where Syrian defense minister Yusuf al-Azmeh faced General Henri Gouraud's French forces. We explore the political maneuvering between Faisal's Arab government, the Maronite patriarch's ambitions, and the French colonial strategy. The aftermath: the proclamation of Greater Lebanon on September 1, 1920, with borders that would define Lebanon's modern sectarian map. We also discuss the controversy — how Muslims and Druze opposed the new state, while Christians embraced it. This is the origin story of Lebanon's contested identity, from the battlefield to the declaration that still echoes today.
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