1941 ⟶ British and Australians Cross the Litani River; Moshe Dayan Injured

The British and Australians cross the Litani River, beating ...
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1941

🇬🇧 British Victory in the Battle of Gabon

In the Battle of Gabon, British forces finish wresting central Africa from the Vichy French.⟶
British Victory in the Battle of Gabon (1940)
BattleAfricaColonialismVichy FranceFree FrenchMilitary

🤕 British and Australians Cross the Litani River; Moshe Dayan Injured

The British and Australians cross the Litani River, beating back Vichy French forces. During this battle, Moshe Dayan, leading an Australian unit, loses his eye. He becomes famous when his story is published a day later.⟶
British and Australians Cross the Litani River; Moshe Dayan Injured (1941)
Litani RiverAustraliaBritishVichy FranceMilitaryMoshe DayanBattleMiddle East

⚔️ Allied Invasion of Syria and Lebanon Begins

Vichy French-controlled Syria and Lebanon are invaded by Australian, British, Free French, and Indian forces.⟶
Allied Invasion of Syria and Lebanon Begins (1941)
SyriaLebanonInvasionFree FranceAustraliaBritishIndiaVichy FranceMiddle East

🇦🇺 Australians Advance Toward Beirut, Win Battle of Jezzine

The Australians continue to fight through the Vichy French defenses and advance towards Beirut, winning the Battle of Jezzine.⟶
Australians Advance Toward Beirut, Win Battle of Jezzine (1941)
AustraliaBeirutJezzineBattleVichy FranceMilitaryMiddle East