Sunday, November 4, 2012
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![]() ![]() Last French Troops Leave Syria (1946)Though France proclaimed Syria an independent republic in 1941, its troops were not withdrawn until 1946, after over 25 years of occupation. The occupation began in 1920, when the League of Nations gave the French a mandate over the Levant States—roughly present-day Syria and Lebanon. Within years, the Syrian resistance to French colonial rule became a full-scale revolt. A 1936 treaty promised Syrian independence, but it did not come to fruition. What finally brought about the occupation's end? More... Discuss |
5 comments:
Wonderful peace globe and I love your proverb. Peace be with you, now and always.
Indeed. That's a strong message.
Peace to you and yours on this Blog Blast Day.
Yes, we must BE peace. Beautiful globe!
LOVE this!
Powerful and succinct. We like.
Beautiful.
You are #2444 in the Official Peace Globe Gallery @ blog4peace.com
Peace to you and yours,
Mimi
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