Battle of Rashaya
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The Battle of Rashaya was a four-day battle fought at the citadel of Rashaya on 20 – 24 November 1925 between Druze rebels and the French Army of the Levant during the Great Syrian Revolt against French Mandatory rule.
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Battle of Rashaya | |||||||
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Part of The Great Syrian Revolt | |||||||
The village of Rashaya with its citadel, where the battle was fought, late 19th century | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Druze rebels | |||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Capt. Landriau | Zayd al-Atrash | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
100 cavalry | ~3,000 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
58 dead and wounded |
~400 dead 34 wounded |
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