Modern era · 1920
1920 capture of Damascus
The 1920 capture of Damascus was the final stage of the Franco-Syrian War in which French forces captured Damascus with little resistance. The Arab Kingdom of Syria was brought to an end, and the French mandate of Syria was put into effect. Shortly afterward, in September 1920, Damascus was established as the capital of the State of Damascus under a French mandate.
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- When
- 24 Jul 1920
- Where
- Damascus
- Era
- Modern
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Before and after
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