The Syrian Intervention in Lebanon 1975-76

by U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College

Contrary to conventional wisdom, the Syrian intervention in the Lebanese Civil War of 1975-1976 extended the conflict and caused then President Hafiz al-Assad to fail in achieving his long-term strategic objectives. In 1975, Civil War in Lebanon broke out. The following year, 35,000 Syrian troops entered the country and remain there today. Syrian President Hafiz al- Assad had five strategic goals in Lebanon: (1) Prevention of a radical regime from...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1503205495
• ISBN13: 9781503205499
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"