Battle of Merdjayoun

Battle of Merdjayoun
Part of the Syria-Lebanon Campaign of World War II

Command post of the Australian 2/6th Field Regiment during fighting against the French in the Merdjayoun sector
Date19–24 June 1941
Location
Result Allied victory
Belligerents

 United Kingdom

 Australia

 Vichy France

Commanders and leaders
Australia Arthur Samuel Allen

The Battle of Merdjayoun took place during the Syria-Lebanon Campaign of World War II from 19–24 June 1941 between Vichy French and predominantly Australian Allied forces in and near the Lebanese town of Marjayoun.