1941-1943: Defeat of Vichy. Independence.
1946: French troops leave.
1952-1958: CIA interferes in government and sends forces.
1967-1973: Israel and Palestinians in Lebanon fight.
1975-1990: Civil war. Syria intervenes.
1978: Israel invades southern Lebanon. UN intervenes.
1982-1983: Israel invades with US backing. Civilians killed. Israel withdraws, internal strife resumes.
1984: Western forces withdraw.
1985: US, UK kill civilians. Factional fighting, guerilla and Israeli raids.
1987: Syria intervenes.
1993: Israel attempts to destroy Hezbollah. Many civilians killed.
1996: Israel attacks, killing many. Truce policed by ILMG.
2000: Israel withdraws.
2005: Syria withdraws.
2006: Israel attacks, US blocks peace. UN troops deployed.