'Operation Exporter': Britains 1941 Battle of Syria - Paperback

by J. P. Hyde (Author)

This book offers the reader a summary of the decisions and events leading into the British invasion of French Syria during 1941. It gives the reader an overview of the battle and all the countries involved. Along with a glimpse of what happens at the conclusion of the battle. This book shows the length at which Vichy France collaborated with the German and Axis Powers and why the British felt they had to take Syria from the Vichy Government. This battle had implications that would be felt for the remainder of the war. This book gives a snap shop from before, during and after the battle.