The Lebanese forces. (c2004)

Abstract

The thesis is composed of two major parts and a conclusion. The first part consists of a brief review of historical background of the Christian armed resistance since the French Mandate in Syria until the outbreak of the Lebanese civil war of 1975 and its aftermath. The second part is concerned with the Lebanese Forces as an organization, its ideology and its main organizational structures. This part covers as well the main political and military activities of the Lebanese Forces during the war. Ranging from the alliance with Israel, the chaotic period following the assassination of Beshir Gemayel, the Tripartite agreement under Syrian patronage, and ending with the ferocious struggles for leadership, the destructive war with Aoun' s army and the final stage of complete deterioration. The second part lists the main events that have led to the collapse of the Lebanese Forces, despite their declared acceptance of the Tae'f Agreement and the attempts to reorganize the movement by many players.