Lebanon Independence Case and the British Position 1943- 1946 A Historical and Documentary Study
Moh'd Raja'i Rayyan, Al-Isra University, Amman, Jordan.
Abstract
The goal of this study is to research Lebanon's Independence Case between the years 1943 and 1946, and the related issues of authorities and services which were under France control and was not transformed to Independent Lebanon. Independence declaration was issued in 1941 which included common interests, "Troupes Speciales", and the withdrawal of the French and British troops.
This study also aims to research the British position on this case which was motivated by the British military and political presence in Lebanon since 1941. This presence positively helped Lebanon full Independence in 1946. The study used British, American, and French documents.