Editorial
The Algerian War
Although French were winning against the Algerians, France’s government issues prevented them from successfully winning the war. However the French mainly lost due to loss of stamina and stability within the government and the soldiers. The Algerians fought ingeniously against the French and often with uneven odds they took on the french. The Algerians were known to fight whilst hiding and using bombs. However, despite this the French were closing upon Algeria and the Algerians were close to losing the war. Another reason they lost was because of the rebellion that took place during the time. The guerrilla warfare used by the Algerians were also very successful. However, the French were urged by other countries to relinquish their colony and led them be free. The French would have done much better in the war if their government had not been in shambles during the time. The Algerians won their independence after that war, but the French lost an important colony and paid a bloody price for trying to get it back. The French had the war planned out, but they could not execute their plans. The French slowly lost troops and supplies so they fighting was beginning to become useless. There was wide conflict about the war in France and in Algeria during the time. Conclusively, Algeria won its independence against the French which was a great win during the time since a major European power lost for once. The war was a very important milestone for the decolonization of third world countries. Looking at the war from a European inhabitant’s perspective is different than seeing it from a native Algerian. The Algerian whites were given one choice: either the suitcase or the coffin which meant they would have to travel far to see the motherland they have never seen in their lives.
Test Question:
What was the main reason the French lost the Algerian War?
a.French Government issues
b. Algerian guerrilla warfare
c. The French had weak armies
d. Algerian weaponry
Sources:Eans, Martin. "French Resistance and the Algerian War." History Today. N.p., 1991. Web. 20 Feb. 2013.
Alessandro Villa