The Battle of Zahle

Abstract

THIS REPORT IS A STUDY OF URBAN COMBAT DURING THE Syrian Army's 1981 siege of Christian paramilitary forces in a Lebanese town. Weapons, tactics, communications, and psychological operations are addressed. The study further reveals the influence of political considerations on urban military operations during a limited conflict.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA174085

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  • R. D. Mclaurin

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  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
  • Ammunition
  • Armored Personnel Carriers
  • Army Personnel
  • Artillery
  • Command And Control
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Helicopters
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Middle East
  • Military Operations
  • New York
  • Psychological Operations
  • Rocket Launchers
  • United States
  • Warfare

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  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies