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Today in World War II History—June 8, 1941

Monday, June 8, 2026 by Sarah Sundin
Australian troops among the ruins of the old Crusader castle at Sidon, Lebanon, July 1941 (Imperial War Museum: AUS 533)

Australian troops among the ruins of the old Crusader castle at Sidon, Lebanon, July 1941 (Imperial War Museum: AUS 533)

85 Years Ago—June 8, 1941: British, Australians, and Free French invade (Vichy French) Syria and Lebanon from Palestine; Free French promise independence to Syria and Lebanon in return for cooperation.

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