Capture of Damascus (1920)

Conquest of Damascus (1920)
Part of the Franco-Syrian War
Date 24 July 1920 Location Damascus, Arab Kingdom of Syria Result French victory End of the Franco-Syrian War Arab Kingdom of Syria disestablished
Belligerents
France	Syria
Commanders and leaders
Henri Gouraud	Faisal I
Casualties and losses
Minimal casualties

The 1920 capture of Damascus was the final stage of the Franco-Syrian War, when French forces captured Damascus with little resistance. The Arab Kingdom of Syria was brought to an end and the French mandate of Syria was put into effect. Shortly after, in September 1920, Damascus was established as the capital of the State of Damascus under French Mandate.