General Lavarack, then commander of Syrian operations, and Brigadier Baxter-Cox of the 25th Brigade inspect the troops who took part in the June 1941 battle at Merdjayoun. The battle included heavy enemy shelling and strong enemy infantry and armoured forces. (AWM 008204) Source AWM 008204 Date made June 1941 Place made Merdjayoun, Lebanon Copyright Copyright expired - public domain See also North Africa and Syria