Battle of Algiers

The Battle of Algiers took place from 1956 to 1957 during Algeria's struggle for independence from French colonial rule. It involved intense urban warfare primarily in the capital, Algiers, where Algerian nationalist insurgents employed guerrilla tactics against French forces. The French responded with harsh measures, including counterinsurgency strategies and torture. The conflict highlighted issues of colonialism, civil rights, and military ethics. It ended with a fragile stalemate, but ultimately contributed to Algeria gaining independence in 1962 and raised questions about the morality of colonialism and the use of violence in struggles for freedom.