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DURING WORLD WAR TWO, SYRIA WAS DESCRIBED AS THE MOST IMPORTANT LINK IN THE BRITISH CHAIN OF MIDDLE EAST INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY. THIS ARTICLE CHRONICLES THE BRITISH EFFORTS TO GATHER INTELLIGENCE AND MAINTAIN SECURITY IN SYRIA OVER THE PERIOD 1941-45. IT EXAMINES THE COOPERATION (AND SOMETIMES CONFLICT) WITH THE FREE FRENCH FORCES IN THE AREA, THE ATTEMPTS TO COUNTER AXIS ESPIONAGE AND PROPAGANDA EFFORTS IN THE REGION, AND PROTECT BRITISH SECURITY INTERESTS.