War Report (F)

Описание: (5 Apr 1976) RR7614A - Lebanon: War Report
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Lebanon - 05 April 1976 and File
The Lebanese Civil war between right-wing Maronite Christians and left-wing Moslems has reached its climax with the Moslems now in control of most of Beirut and the surrounding countryside. The Christians, pinned down in an enclave may now form a breakaway state. This report shows some of the vicious street battles in the strategic hotel district of Beirut, the war in the hills and examines the roles of the leading military and diplomatic protagonists.
Funeral for Moslem soldiers killed in Hilton Hotel battle.
Beirut garrison commander, Brigadier General Aziz Ahdab, during his attempted coup.
People watching President Franjieh in his office, making television broadcast.
PLO Commando display in Beirut arena, PLO leader Yasser Arafat applauds.
Arafat speech to rally in Beirut.
Socialist Druze leader Kamal Jumblatt
Phalangist troops prepare assault on Moslem position.
Phalangist commander Dany Chamoun (ex-president Chamoun's son) says war will likely end in Lebanese partition.

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