Druse Revolt Against the French

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HistoryCentral.com > World History > Middle East >1974- Disengagement Agreements Between Israel,Syria and Egypt

1925- Druse Revolt Against the French

The Druse revolt began in the Jabal Druse— but soon spread throughout the country. The Druse took control of Damascus. The French bombed Damascus with artillery, tanks and planes. It took the French a year and a half to put down the revolt.