Beirut 1958: The Hidden War Over Lebanon's Soul
In 1958, Lebanon teetered on the brink of civil war as President Camille Chamoun's pro-Western stance clashed with Arab nationalist fervor. This episode zooms in on a lesser-known dimension: the battle over Lebanon's identity — was it a 'Paris of the Middle East' or a frontline in Nasser's pan-Arab revolution? Lucas and Luna explore the role of the Maronite church, the quiet diplomacy of Patriarch Paul Meouchi, and how the US Marines' 'Operation Blue Bat' inadvertently deepened sectarian fault lines. They also uncover the forgotten story of the 'Mountain War' in the Chouf, where Druze and Christian villagers fought over land and loyalty, and how the crisis reshaped Lebanon's confessional system for decades. A story of proxy wars, blurred loyalties, and a country struggling to define itself.
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