Antoine Lahad

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1. When was Antoine Lahad born?August 22, 1927
2. Where was Antoine Lahad born?Lebanon
3. What is Antoine Lahad known for?Commander of the South Lebanon Army (SLA)
4. When did Antoine Lahad die?September 10, 2015
5. What is the SLA command period?1984–2000
6. Who was Antoine Lahad?Antoine Lahad was a Lebanese military officer who led the South Lebanon Army.

Military Officer: A commissioned member of a country's armed forces, holding a position of command and authority.
South Lebanon Army (SLA): A Lebanese militia that operated in Southern Lebanon, primarily from 1978 to 2000, often in cooperation with Israeli forces.
Dissolution: The formal disbandment or termination of an organization, ceasing its legal and operational existence.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.