Algerian War of Independence

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Algerian War of Independence

Also Known As: Algerian War, Guerre d'Algérie Remarks: Conflict in which Algeria won its independence from France, characterized by guerrilla warfare and terrorist/counter-terrorist tactics.

[edit] Timeline

• November 1, 1954 Algerian nationalists attack several French targets in Algeria, beginning the Algerian War of Independence^[1].

• March 19, 1962 A ceasefire between France and Algeria goes into effect, putting an end to the Algerian War of Independence^[1].

[edit] Sources

• Wikipedia entry for Algerian War

• Wikipedia entry for History of the Armée de l'Air (colonial presence 1939-1962)

• Algerian War Reading  at Professor Michael Webber's Web Page @ USF

[edit] References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} wikipedia:Algerian_War