Capture of Damascus (1920)

Conquest of Damascus (1920)
Part of the Franco-Syrian War
Date24 July 1920
Location
Result

French victory

Belligerents
French Third Republic France Syria
Commanders and leaders
French Third Republic 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.