ABSTRACT
The Guardians of the Cedars Party under the leadership of Abu-Arz had identified the existential national problems of Lebanon concerning Palestinian penetration and Arab imperialism, but without delineating the modus operandi of fulfilling the goal of liberation and unity. The call for resistance, sacrifice and martyrdom could serve as an uplifting cry for filling the ranks with brave fighters. But the making of war and the organization of political cohesion within the Lebanese people, especially or even among the Maronite Christians as the spearhead of the struggle, were the practical and as yet unresolved tasks to be addressed.
