Beirut 1958
Find out about the 1958 U.S. intervention that succeeded and apply those lessons to today's conflicts in the Middle East
In July 1958, U.S. Marines stormed the beach in Beirut, Lebanon, ready for combat. They were greeted by vendors and sunbathers. Fortunately, the rest of their mission—helping to end Lebanon's first civil war—went nearly as smoothly and successfully, thanks in large part to the sk...
Find out about the 1958 U.S. intervention that succeeded and apply those lessons to today's conflicts in the Middle East
In July 1958, U.S. Marines stormed the beach in Beirut, Lebanon, ready for combat. They were greeted by vendors and sunbathers. Fortunately, the rest of their mission—helping to end Lebanon's first civil war—went nearly as smoothly and successfully, thanks in large part to the sk...
