Algerian War For Independence
Algerian War For Independence
The Algerian War For Independence began in 1954 as Algerians fought French colonial rule.
Key points:
- led mainly by the FLN (National Liberation Front)
- used guerrilla warfare
- caused massive violence and heavy civilian deaths
- included torture and brutal repression by French forces
Warning
This was one of the bloodiest decolonization wars of the 20th century.
The conflict ended with Algerian independence in 1962, but it was followed by new instability that later contributed to the Algerian Civil War.