Military Actions in Lebanon
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Islam, Muslims, Mosques, Civil Wars, Coups
- Curriculum: Middle Eastern History
- Geographical Location: Middle East, Syria, Israel, Palestine
- Date: 1958-2000
Article abstract: At issue: Control of Lebanon. Result: PLO negotiation for a peace settlement, bringing the Lebanese Civil War to an end in 1990.
Background
Domestic and international crises brought about civil war in Lebanon from 1975 to 1990. A French protectorate until 1945, Lebanon was placed under a coalition government. The president was a Maronite Christian, the prime minister was a Sunni Muslim, and the speaker of the National Assembly was a Shiite Muslim. Maronite Christians attempted to maintain control of the government, although the Muslim...
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