Algerian War of Independence
war · 1954–1962 · Algeria
Ended 132 years of French rule; casualty figures are disputed.
At a glance
| Type | war |
|---|---|
| Date | 1954–1962 · lasted 8 years |
| Location | Algeria |
| Outcome | Algeria won independence from France after a long and violent war. |
The reported casualty figures and/or framing of this conflict are contested.