Syria world war II

Syria world war II

Categories: Asia

This release contains pictures of Syria in 1940 and the French colonial troops, who were then in the country.

In 1920, after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, was formed Syrian Arab Kingdom centered in Damascus. However, the independence of this state lasted very long in 1922, the French army occupied Syrian land. In 1936 between Syria and France signed a Treaty providing for the independence of Syria, but in 1939, France refused to ratify it. In 1940, France itself was occupied by German troops, and Syria came under the control of the Vichy Regime.

Syria world war II

Syria world war II

Damascus, the overall look. Syria.

Syria world war II

Women carrying water containers on the head near Damascus. Syria.

Syria world war II

"Camel cavalry" near Damascus. Syria.

Syria world war II

Street scene, Damascus, Syria.

Syria world war II

View of the center of the city of Aleppo with the height of the ramparts of the ancient citadel, built in the 4th century BC.

Syria world war II

Top view of Aleppo, Syria.

Syria world war II

Soldiers of the French expeditionary corps on the steps of an ancient fortress. Aleppo, Syria.

Syria world war II

Soldiers of the French expeditionary corps reading a newspaper Aleppo, Syria.

Syria world war II

The garrison soldiers of the French expeditionary corps. Aleppo.

Syria world war II

Moroccan soldiers of the French expeditionary corps holds Arabian horse officer inside the fortress in Aleppo.

Syria world war II

The Syrians rest. Aleppo.

Syria world war II

Soldiers of the French Foreign Legion. HOMS, Syria.

Syria world war II

Tunisian infantry lunch.

Syria world war II

Soldiers of the French Foreign Legion are tent camp near HOMS. Syria.

Syria world war II

The ruins of ancient buildings. Syria.

Syria world war II

The Syrians near their homes. Hawksbill, Syria.

Syria world war II

Mound The Hawksbill, Syria.

Syria world war II

Syrian children near the Hawksbill, Syria.

Keywords: Asia | Syria | Archive | World war two | 40-e

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