On The Contention Of European Powers In Syria And Lebanon In World War ?

In the early 20th century,the basic situation of Britain and France in Great Syria was closely related to the strategic demands of the Middle East.Because the mastery of the Suez Canal access to the Indian channel initiative and the seizure of oil exploration rights in northern Persian Gulf is the key to the British government to achieve global strategy,and with the three pillars of economic infiltration,political support and cultural transmission,France continues to be the communicator of the"civilized mission" and the powerful contender of the British which is the strategic goal of the French nation in the Middle East.After World War ?,in order to maximize the seizure of the Ottoman Empire of the eastern Mediterranean territories,under the auspices of the League of Nations that the Britain and France established the mandate in the Great Syria,while the French "divide and rule" mandate to Syria and Lebanon has a significant influence on the evolution of strategic situation in World War ?.After the outbreak of Second World War,with the Italy's involvement and the defeat of France,Syria and Lebanon fall into the fascist states and France under the dual control of the mandated authorities,which means that the strategic choice of the eastern Mediterranean region is related to the Allies or the Axis who will gain the war of the Middle East battlefield dominance.Also the French defeat marked in the same historical period,Marshal Petain formed Vichy France regime with the Free French Movement led by Charles de Gaulle coexist,the both sides with the British strategic interests in Syria and Lebanon in intractable conflicts exist.Meanwhile,the axis of the country strengthen the propaganda and infiltration of Syria and Lebanon to ensure geographical advantages.Causing the outbreak of anti-British uprising in Iraq,which is severely suppressed by the British government.Facing the growing tendency of the pro-German tendency in Syria and Lebanon,the British and Free France decide to jointly implement the "export quotient".In order to politically consolidate the strategic advantages in the eastern Mediterranean region,both states allow Syria and Lebanon via democratic elections to obtain national independence to achieve the purpose of controlling them again.However,Syria and Lebanon,which established national governments,with France-Lebanon and France-Syria intensified contradiction,as well as the help of Britain and the United States or the international community,finally were able to get rid of the bondage of France's mandate and win the independence and sovereignty of the country.To realize the unity of the Arab nationalities as soon as possible,Syria and Lebanon actively participate in the preparatory work of the League of Arab States,which greatly promoted the development of the national liberation movement in the Middle East.