VI. The World Wars and the Interwar Period, 1914–1945 > F. The Middle East and North Africa, 1914–1945 > 2. The Middle East > f. Lebanon > 1945, May 17
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1945, May 17
 
The arrival of Senegalese troops in Beirut to reinforce the French. The deployment of these reinforcements roused fears among Lebanese that France was bent on re-establishing the mandate. Violence ensued between French troops and Lebanese protesters. The staunch Lebanese resistance soon persuaded the French government to evacuate its forces.  1
 
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The troupes speciales, Lebanese troops who had formerly served under French command, were transferred to Lebanese control. (See Lebanon)  2
 
 
 
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