Syria world war II

This release contains pictures of Syria in 1940 and the French colonial troops, who were then in the country.

In 1920, after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, was formed Syrian Arab Kingdom centered in Damascus. However, the independence of this state lasted very long in 1922, the French army occupied Syrian land. In 1936 between Syria and France signed a Treaty providing for the independence of Syria, but in 1939, France refused to ratify it. In 1940, France itself was occupied by German troops, and Syria came under the control of the Vichy Regime.

Damascus, the overall look. Syria.

Women carrying water containers on the head near Damascus. Syria.

"Camel cavalry" near Damascus. Syria.

Street scene, Damascus, Syria.

View of the center of the city of Aleppo with the height of the ramparts of the ancient citadel, built in the 4th century BC.

Top view of Aleppo, Syria.

Soldiers of the French expeditionary corps on the steps of an ancient fortress. Aleppo, Syria.

Soldiers of the French expeditionary corps reading a newspaper Aleppo, Syria.

The garrison soldiers of the French expeditionary corps. Aleppo.

Moroccan soldiers of the French expeditionary corps holds Arabian horse officer inside the fortress in Aleppo.

The Syrians rest. Aleppo.

Soldiers of the French Foreign Legion. HOMS, Syria.

Tunisian infantry lunch.

Soldiers of the French Foreign Legion are tent camp near HOMS. Syria.

The ruins of ancient buildings. Syria.

The Syrians near their homes. Hawksbill, Syria.

Mound The Hawksbill, Syria.

Syrian children near the Hawksbill, Syria.