Part of the Syria-Lebanon Campaign of World War II
Australian forces bridging the Litani River near Marjayoun
Date
9 June 1941
Location
French Lebanon
Result
Allied victory
Belligerents
Australia United Kingdom
Vichy France
French Lebanon
Commanders and leaders
John Lavarack Geoffrey Keyes Paddy Mayne
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Syria–Lebanon campaign
Litani River
Sidon
Kissoué
Merdjayoun
Jezzine
Damascus
Palmyra
Deir ez Zor
Damour
Beirut
The Battle of the Litani River (9 June 1941) took place on the advance to Beirut during the Syria-Lebanon campaign of the Second World War. The Australian 7th Division, commanded by Major-General John Lavarack, crossed the Litani River and later clashed with Vichy French troops.
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