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Sunday, March 22, 2026

Collection of facts about the Algerian War

This post is a collection of facts about the Algerian War (1954-1962). There are 8 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• France vs. Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN)
• Toussaint Rouge attacks on November 1st, 1954
• Philippeville massacre in 1955
• Battle of Algiers (1956-1957)
• Charles de Gaulle began negotiations with FLN
• Évian Accords approved by referendum in 1962
• Algeria gained independence in 1962
• Estimated 400,000 to 1.5 million Algerian deaths