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Battle of Algiers (1956–1957)

January 7 – October 8, 1957 · Battle of Algiers (1956–1957)

Part of Algerian War of Independence

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French paratroops under Massu broke the FLN network in Algiers, using torture widely.

Sides

France

France
Jacques Massu military commander Marcel Maurice Bigeard military commander Yves Godard military commander

FLN

National Liberation Front (Algeria)
Benyoucef Benkhedda military commander Krim Belkacem military commander Larbi Ben M'hidi military commander Abane Ramdane military commander