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Battle of Kissoué 1941

Battle of Kissoué: SyriaWWII en
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date15 June 1941 – 17 June 1941Wikidata
Year1941Wikidata P580 (start time)
EraWorld War II era (1939–1945)derived from year
LocationSyriaNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentAsiaNatural Earth
War / conflictSyria–Lebanon campaignWikidata P361
Coordinates33.3522, 36.2331Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Kissoué (17 June 1941) was part of the Allied advance on Damascus in Syria during the Syria-Lebanon campaign in World War II. The battle is noted for the confrontation between Vichy French and the Free French Forces. The Free French met with stiff resistance from the Vichy French.

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Location

33.3522, 36.2331 · Syria

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