Capture of Salkhad
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The capture of Salkhad refers to the clash between the Druze rebel forces of Sultan Pasha al-Atrash and a unit of the French Mandate based in Salkhad on 20 July 1825. It would become the first confrontation of the Great Syrian Revolt. Preceding the battle, on 19 July, al-Atrash's forces shot down a French reconnaissance plane, the first shots of the revolt,[1] and captured its injured pilots. The next day, rebels captured Salkhad and its French garrison without facing significant resistance.
Quick Facts Battle of Salkhad, Date ...
Battle of Salkhad | |||||||
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Part of The Great Syrian Revolt | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Druze rebels | |||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Gen. Maurice Sarrail Tommy Martin |
Sultan Pasha al-Atrash Mit'ib al-Atrash | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
40 (officers and Mandatory employees) | 250 (cavalry) | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
2 wounded | None |
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