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Event war Middle East

Great Syrian Revolt

1925 CE – 1927 CE

Largest armed uprising against the French Mandate in Syria, beginning as a Druze revolt in southern Syria and spreading nationwide.

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1920s uprising against French rule

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Conflict · Middle East

Great Syrian Revolt

1925 CE – 1927 CE

Largest armed uprising against the French Mandate in Syria, beginning as a Druze revolt in southern Syria and spreading nationwide. France responded with massive military force including aerial bombardment of Damascus, destroying entire neighbourhoods.

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