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Algerian War

The Toussaint Rouge

Monday Nov 1, 1954
Algeria

In the early morning hours of November 1, 1954, FLN (the National Liberation Front) maquisards (guerrillas) attacked military and civilian targets throughout Algeria in what became known as the Toussaint Rouge (Red All-Saints' Day).


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