The Algerian War of Independence was one of the most violent and transformative anti colonial struggles of the 20th century. Fought between 1954 and 1962, it ended 132 years of French rule and reshaped both Algerian society and French politics. The war became a defining example of modern guerrilla warfare, mass mobilization, and the global push for decolonization.

Origins of the Conflict

Algeria had been under French control since 1834, later declared an integral part […]