This document is part of a book by unknown author. The author performs a systematic analysis of the Battle of Zahleh, a battle fought in April 1981 between Syrian forces and Lebanese Christian forces for the strategic city of Zahleh in the al-Biqa` valley of Lebanon. This document was divided into seven chapters:
Chapter 1 – Summary
Chapter 2 – Significance of the battle and description of the city
Chapter 3 – The fighting forces
Chapter 4 – The operations concept and tactical plans
Chapter 5 – The operations
Chapter 6 – Weapons and tactics
Chapter 7 – Results of the battle and findings