7. Algerian War of Independence (1954-1962)
The Algerian War of Independence was a fierce, protracted struggle between French colonial authorities and Algerian nationalist forces. Marked by brutal tactics and widespread civilian suffering, the conflict ultimately ended over a century of French rule.
Algeria’s hard-won independence in 1962 became a powerful symbol for anti-colonial movements worldwide, fueling the broader wave of decolonization that reshaped Africa and Asia. The war’s legacy remains embedded in Algerian identity and Franco-Algerian relations to this day.
