IMAGO International History, Archive, Algerian War 1954-1962

Nov 12, 2025

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Movements Organisations 12 September 1962 the Peoples National Army pulls through the RUISSEAU Stadium in Algeria Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19620912_baf_k09_003
Africa Egypt 4 March 1962 Parade Youngster Demonstrators in the Roads from Algeria Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19620304_baf_k09_004
Africa Egypt 4 March 1962 – at Violence to the Announcement one Ceasefire in Algeria to prevent, were key Security measures taken you Sponsorship also a psychological Campaign, at also Intellectuals Rebellion to tame here is a Picture from someone, the the Inscriptions to a Wall deletes Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19620304_baf_k09_001
Africa Egypt 3 March 1959 – Military operations in Algeria during a Military operation on mountain Bou Hanera in the Proximity from Mascara in Algeria were five Rebels from French Soldiers trapped taken OPs a Group French Soldiers with the Prisoners Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19590303_baf_k09_008
Africa Egypt 25 January 1959 – reappearance terrorist Activities in Algeria on Eve the Local elections will from Algeria a reappearance terrorist Activities reported the Photo shows French Troops, the at a Street in the Kabylia patrol, where Rebels in last Time especially active Goods Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19590125_baf_k09_001
Africa Egypt 6 June 1957 Algeria 205 Rebels killed, Weapons in the Area from Tebessa erbeutet the Photo shows Weapons, Equipment and Ammunition, the the French Troops recently in the Area from Tebessa, near the Tunisian Border, from the Rebels erbeutet have Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19570606_baf_k09_026
Bombs Rifles Weapons 05 May 1957 – Armoury in Southern Algeria discovered recently was in Marechal Foch at South Algeria a Great Quantity Ammunition and Weapons the Rebels discovered OPs – some the Weapons were from the French Troops discovered Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19570505_baf_k09_009
Africa Egypt 9 September 1956 Algeria New Outpost OPs French Soldiers of New Outpost in dar it Ziatir, 6 Miles east from Nemours, salute before the Flag Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19560909_baf_k09_003
Africa Egypt 8 August 1956 Algeria Roads for Armoured car the Photo shows a Armored car, the at the from Army Bulldozers open Street at Area Bou HAMAMA progresses Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19560808_baf_k09_224
Africa Egypt 5 May 1956 French Troops lead Cleanup to the Palestro Ambush through Trouble in America in the Region Bouzegza running Cleanup to the Palestro Ambush in Algeria, at the a French Patrol from the Rebels killed was the Photo shows General Massu right , the the Paratroopers commanded and instructs Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19560505_baf_k09_207
Africa Egypt 04 04 1956 Algeria Clean-up campaign at Area from Nementchas at Area the Mountains from Nementchas is a Clean-up campaign at in progress, after the Rebels a Series from Ambushes committed had Headquarters one Protection Regiment at Field of application Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19560404_baf_k09_217
Africa Egypt 4 April 1956 Algeria Rebels tighten their Violence to a Level crossing at the Motorway in the Proximity from Oran become Cars and Trucks from Troops controlled, the at the Search to Rebels are Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19560404_baf_k09_004
US Military 8 December 1954 Algerian Rebels give Weapons of war from some the Rifles, the the Fellaghas the Algerian Rebels dispensed, as you the Fights in the Area from Gafsa set Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19541208_baf_k09_002
Natural disasters Earthquake 1954 in Algeria 14 September 1954 Orleansville, Algeria Two Boy Arabic Boys, Survivors the Tragedy, smile in the Ruins their House to the Earthquake at September 1954 in Algeria at the Catastrophe in the African Country Kamen 1 400 People ums Life, 14 000 were violated Ville Orleans Algeria Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19540914_mar_k09_019
Natural disasters Earthquake 1954 in Algeria 14 September 1954 Orleansville, Algeria French Population from Ville Orleans Camping at Garden the Old Woman at Chair cries bitterly to the Earthquake at September 1954 in Algeria at the Catastrophe in the African Country Kamen 1 400 People ums Life, 14 000 were violated Orleansvile Algeria Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19540914_mar_k09_010
Accidents Disasters Fires Floods Tragedies 14 September 1954 Scenes of Earthquake in Algeria a Youngster Local Boy with a Kittens in the Ruins his through the Earthquake destroyed House in the Area from Orelansville Picture credits Keystone Pictures USA ZUMAPRESS Com Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19540914_baf_k09_004
Accidents Disasters Fires Floods Tragedies 14 September 1954 Scenes of Earthquake in Algeria at a Cairns sitting strokes a Local melancholic its Kittens, the only Survivors his Budget Picture credits Keystone Pictures USA ZUMAPRESS Com Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19540914_baf_k09_003
Africa Egypt 14 September 1954 Scenes of Earthquake in Algeria a Locals Ms, the to Arabic Art a Basket at the Head carries, walked through the Debris one from Earthquake destroyed Village Picture credits Keystone Pictures USA ZUMAPRESS Com Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19540914_baf_k09_002
Orig. caption... PLACE MAUBERT, MANIFESTATION SILENCIEUSE DE PROTESTATION CONTRE LES MESURES FRAPPANT LES ALGERIENS. Dans le cadre des manifestations organized aujord hui Ã l occasion du 7eme anniversaire du dÃ but de la guerre d algÃ rie, a silent manifestation of protest s est dÃ roulÃ e Ã midi place Maubert. Jean-Paul Sarte qui participat Ã cette manifestation a pronounce quemques mots avant que, la crowde de manifestants ne soit invitÃ te par le service d ordre Ã se disperser. Une vue de la manifestation: on reconnait (au center) Jean-Paul Sartre. Note J P Sartre, 1908-1986, author Nobel Prize in Literature 1964 The Algerian Revolt - struggle 1954-1962 for liberation from France Interviews Congestion CD498 persons: JEAN-PAUL SARTRE Copyright: xx JEAN-PAUL SARTRE DEMONSTRATES
Orig. caption... WHEN RIGHT AND LEFT MEET. In Paris yesterday there was a clash between two groups of students in the Latin Quarter. Members of the new union of french students from Algeria, after laying a wreath on the war memorial, marched along the Boulevard St. Michel and clashed with another group of students coming from the Sorbonne, who greeted them with cries of Fascism will not pass! A short sharp struggle ensued, in which some blood flowed but little serious damage was done. Belts, clubs and fists were used. Five arrests made. Photo shows. The demonstrators in Rude Place de la Sorbonne, shouting their slogans, before clashing with the rival faction in Rue Victor Cousin. Note The Algerian Revolt - struggle 1954-1962 for liberation Copyright: xx STUDENT DEMONSTRATION IN PARIS
Orig. caption... FRENCH COLONIAL MERCENARIES MAKE GAS-WAR AGAINST ALGERIANS. This cruel fact states our photos from Algeria. In spite of more and more troops and modern war equipment the imperialist colonialists do not succeed in conquering the Algerians. Therefore now they fight with gas against the Algerian patriots. The cruelty of this war cannot be described. These are the methods of the Gaulle Government who speaks about the right of self-determination and suppresses a people that fights for this right. In the Algerian mountain areas the paras of the French colonial army fight with gas against the peace partisans who hide themselves in the caves. Note The Algerian Revolt - struggle 1954-1962 for liberation from France Camouflage jacket Copyright: xx THE ALGERIAN REVOLT
A group of 3 young French soldiers in Algeria between 1958 and 1962 (60s) - photo from family archives, undated and uncredited - Algerian war, French army, colony, French colonies, Algerian desert, jebel - PCT4294125 A group of 3 young French soldiers in Algeria between 1958 and 1962 (60s) - photo from family archives, undated and uncredited - Algerian war, French army, colony, French colonies, Algerian desert, jebel -; (add.info.: A group of 3 young French soldiers in Algeria between 1958 and 1962 (60s) - photo from family archives, undated and uncredited - Algerian war, French army, colony, French colonies, Algerian desert, jebel -); Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023. Copyright: x xPatricexCartier.xAllxrightsxreservedx2023x xBridgemanxImagesx 4294125
A group of 4 young French soldiers in Algeria between 1958 and 1962 (1960s) in front of military trucks (b w photo) PCT4294088 A group of 4 young French soldiers in Algeria between 1958 and 1962 (1960s) in front of military trucks (b w photo); (add.info.: A group of 4 young French soldiers in Algeria between 1958 and 1962 (1960s) in front of military trucks - photo from family archives, undated and uncredited - Algerian war, French army, colony, French colonies, Algerian desert, Jebel); Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023. Copyright: x xPatricexCartier.xAllxrightsxreservedx2023x xBridgemanxImagesx 4294088
Algerian War: young French soldiers in the Jebel circa 1960 (years 50 - 60: between 1956 and 1962) (b w photo) PCT4290353 Algerian War: young French soldiers in the Jebel circa 1960 (years 50 - 60: between 1956 and 1962) (b w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023. Copyright: x xPatricexCartier.xAllxrightsxreservedx2023x xBridgemanxImagesx 4290353
French and Portuguese Officers, Operation Jumelles in Kabylia, Algeria, August 1959 (b w photo) 1741702 French and Portuguese Officers, Operation Jumelles in Kabylia, Algeria, August 1959 (b w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Operation Jumelles in Kabylia, Algeria (at time of war in Algeria) here in a village (Tizi Mibel), august 24, 1959 : french officers (Georges Oudinot) with portuguese officers). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1741702
Building of Schoolsinfra After Operation Jumelles, Kabylia, Algeria, 24th August 1959 (b w photo) 1741701 Building of Schoolsinfra After Operation Jumelles, Kabylia, Algeria, 24th August 1959 (b w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: After operation Jumelles in Kabylia, Algeria (at time of war in Algeria) : building of schools here in a village (Tizi Mibel), august 24, 1959). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1741701
Operation Jumelles in Kabylia, Algeria, August 1959 (b w photo) 1719239 Operation Jumelles in Kabylia, Algeria, August 1959 (b w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Operation Jumelles in Kabylia, Algeria : Harkis, august 1959). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1719239
Crowd campaigning for the investiture of De Gaulle, Government House, Algiers, 13th May 1958 (b w photo) 1718543 Crowd campaigning for the investiture of De Gaulle, Government House, Algiers, 13th May 1958 (b w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Algeria : crowd demonstrating outside house of general government in Algiers for investiture of De Gaulle may 13, 1958). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1718543
Women Fighters or Harkettes , during the Algerian war, c.1959-1960 (b w photo) 1718333 Women Fighters or Harkettes , during the Algerian war, c.1959-1960 (b w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Algerian war, 1959-1960 : women (called the Harkettes) fighting against National Liberation Front in Catinat area). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1718333
Algerian war : French soldiers arriving in Algiers in 1955 1718322 Algerian war : French soldiers arriving in Algiers in 1955 by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Algerian war : French soldiers arriving in Algiers in 1955). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1718322
Demonstration against French presence in Algeria, 1 may 1955 (b w photo) 1713811 Demonstration against French presence in Algeria, 1 may 1955 (b w photo); (add.info.: Meeting of the PCF in support of the Algerian nationalists of the MNA (Algerian national movement), in the presence of its leader MESSALI HADJ imprisoned in France the day after All Saints Day 1954.). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1713811
Days of barricade in Algiers (demonstrations in favour of French Algeria) January 28, 1960 during war in Algeria war 1707053 Days of barricade in Algiers (demonstrations in favour of French Algeria) January 28, 1960 during war in Algeria war. Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1707053
Weeks of barricade in Algiers (demonstrations in favour of French Algeria) January 28, 1960 during war in Algeria war 1707052 Weeks of barricade in Algiers (demonstrations in favour of French Algeria) January 28, 1960 during war in Algeria war. Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1707052
MNA algerian nationalist rebels (MessaliHadj s party) with portrait of their leader Messali Hadj August 17, 1959 in Algeria during the war 1702290 MNA algerian nationalist rebels (MessaliHadj s party) with portrait of their leader Messali Hadj August 17, 1959 in Algeria during the war; (add.info.: MNA algerian nationalist rebels (MessaliHadj s party) with portrait of their leader Messali Hadj august 17, 1959 in Algeria during the war). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1702290
Campaign for Referendum on Independence, 27th June 1962 (b w photo) 1700896 Campaign for Referendum on Independence, 27th June 1962 (b w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Campaign for referendum (about self-determination of Algeria) in Arba on june 27, 1962 : Troops of ALN (National Liberation Army) for independance of Algeria). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1700896
Algerian Independence Referendum, 27th June 1962 (b w photo) 1700663 Algerian Independence Referendum, 27th June 1962 (b w photo); (add.info.: Campaign for referendum (about self-determination of Algeria) in Arba on june 27, 1962 : Si Mokhtar (2nd from l)). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1700663
House Bouchemal, where the uprising in the Aures mountains started (November 1, 1954 (War in Algeria) House Bouchemal, where the uprising in the Aures mountains started (November 1, 1954 (Algerian War of Independence) Algeria 20th century Photo Henri Douzon Copyright: xPhoto12x asi02318_H129954
1956 Algerian War On the front, caption of the photo One of the tasks of the pacification army, construction of a track in the mountains Postcards on both sides sent in 1956, Algerian War, propaganda of the French Army see numbers kh239410 kh239411 kh239412 kh239413 Credit COllection Grob KHARBINE TAPABOR KH239410
WAR IN ALGERIA A mutual loyalty of five generations dictates reciprocal duties to us Algerians incorporated into the French army Anonymous photograph around 1958 for the French propaganda Credit Collection IM Kharbine Tapabor KH202448
ALGERIAN WAR For those who come from the metropolis, it all starts like this Calling of the contingent landing in Algeria Anonymous photograph around 1958 for the French propaganda Credit Collection IM Kharbine Tapabor KH202446
WAR IN ALGERIA Plastic house by the rebels in Algeria Anonymous photograph around 1958 for the French propaganda Credit Collection IM Kharbine Tapabor KH202445
ALGERIAN WAR French soldier with Algerian children Anonymous photograph around 1958 for French propaganda Credit Collection IM Kharbine Tapabor KH202444
ALGERIAN WAR The first discipline of solidarity Calls of the contingent with their package upon their arrival in Algeria Anonymous photograph around 1958 for the French propaganda Credit Collection IM Kharbine Tapabor KH202443
ALGERIAN WAR They refuse to submit to the law of the Algerian cutthroats allied to the French army Anonymous photograph around 1958 for the French propaganda Credit Collection IM Kharbine Tapabor KH202442
ALGERIAN WAR The hours of relaxation are another opportunity to develop the links of the team Called from the contingent under a tent Anonymous photograph around 1958 for the French propaganda Credit Collection IM Kharbine Tapabor KH202441
WAR IN ALGERIA Truck of the Medical Assistance Services of Algeria Plastic Anonymous photograph around 1958 for the French propaganda Credit Collection IM Kharbine Tapabor KH202440
WAR IN ALGERIA French soldiers protecting agricultural work in Algeria Anonymous photograph around 1958 for French propaganda Credit Collection IM Kharbine Tapabor KH202439
ALGERIAN WAR Kabylia is France Support of the Algerian population to France Anonymous photograph around 1958 for the French propaganda Credit Collection IM Kharbine Tapabor KH202438
WAR IN ALGERIA Plastic school by the rebels in Algeria Anonymous photograph around 1958 for the French propaganda Credit Collection IM Kharbine Tapabor KH202436
ALGERIAN WAR Group of Algerian prisoners framed by French soldiers Anonymous photograph around 1958 for French propaganda Credit Collection IM Kharbine Tapabor KH202435

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Movements Organisations 12 September 1962 the Peoples National Army pulls through the RUISSEAU Stadium in Algeria Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19620912_baf_k09_003

Africa Egypt 4 March 1962 Parade Youngster Demonstrators in the Roads from Algeria Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19620304_baf_k09_004

Africa Egypt 9 September 1956 Algeria New Outpost OPs French Soldiers of New Outpost in dar it Ziatir, 6 Miles east from Nemours, salute before the Flag Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19560909_baf_k09_003

Africa Egypt 8 August 1956 Algeria Roads for Armoured car the Photo shows a Armored car, the at the from Army Bulldozers open Street at Area Bou HAMAMA progresses Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19560808_baf_k09_224

Africa Egypt 4 April 1956 Algeria Rebels tighten their Violence to a Level crossing at the Motorway in the Proximity from Oran become Cars and Trucks from Troops controlled, the at the Search to Rebels are Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19560404_baf_k09_004

US Military 8 December 1954 Algerian Rebels give Weapons of war from some the Rifles, the the Fellaghas the Algerian Rebels dispensed, as you the Fights in the Area from Gafsa set Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19541208_baf_k09_002

Operation Jumelles in Kabylia, Algeria, August 1959 (b w photo) 1719239 Operation Jumelles in Kabylia, Algeria, August 1959 (b w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Operation Jumelles in Kabylia, Algeria : Harkis, august 1959). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1719239

Algerian war : French soldiers arriving in Algiers in 1955 1718322 Algerian war : French soldiers arriving in Algiers in 1955 by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Algerian war : French soldiers arriving in Algiers in 1955). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1718322

Days of barricade in Algiers (demonstrations in favour of French Algeria) January 28, 1960 during war in Algeria war 1707053 Days of barricade in Algiers (demonstrations in favour of French Algeria) January 28, 1960 during war in Algeria war. Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1707053

Weeks of barricade in Algiers (demonstrations in favour of French Algeria) January 28, 1960 during war in Algeria war 1707052 Weeks of barricade in Algiers (demonstrations in favour of French Algeria) January 28, 1960 during war in Algeria war. Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1707052

Algerian Independence Referendum, 27th June 1962 (b w photo) 1700663 Algerian Independence Referendum, 27th June 1962 (b w photo); (add.info.: Campaign for referendum (about self-determination of Algeria) in Arba on june 27, 1962 : Si Mokhtar (2nd from l)). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1700663

House Bouchemal, where the uprising in the Aures mountains started (November 1, 1954 (War in Algeria) House Bouchemal, where the uprising in the Aures mountains started (November 1, 1954 (Algerian War of Independence) Algeria 20th century Photo Henri Douzon Copyright: xPhoto12x asi02318_H129954

WAR IN ALGERIA A mutual loyalty of five generations dictates reciprocal duties to us Algerians incorporated into the French army Anonymous photograph around 1958 for the French propaganda Credit Collection IM Kharbine Tapabor KH202448

ALGERIAN WAR For those who come from the metropolis, it all starts like this Calling of the contingent landing in Algeria Anonymous photograph around 1958 for the French propaganda Credit Collection IM Kharbine Tapabor KH202446

WAR IN ALGERIA Plastic house by the rebels in Algeria Anonymous photograph around 1958 for the French propaganda Credit Collection IM Kharbine Tapabor KH202445

ALGERIAN WAR French soldier with Algerian children Anonymous photograph around 1958 for French propaganda Credit Collection IM Kharbine Tapabor KH202444

ALGERIAN WAR The first discipline of solidarity Calls of the contingent with their package upon their arrival in Algeria Anonymous photograph around 1958 for the French propaganda Credit Collection IM Kharbine Tapabor KH202443

ALGERIAN WAR They refuse to submit to the law of the Algerian cutthroats allied to the French army Anonymous photograph around 1958 for the French propaganda Credit Collection IM Kharbine Tapabor KH202442

ALGERIAN WAR The hours of relaxation are another opportunity to develop the links of the team Called from the contingent under a tent Anonymous photograph around 1958 for the French propaganda Credit Collection IM Kharbine Tapabor KH202441

WAR IN ALGERIA Truck of the Medical Assistance Services of Algeria Plastic Anonymous photograph around 1958 for the French propaganda Credit Collection IM Kharbine Tapabor KH202440

WAR IN ALGERIA French soldiers protecting agricultural work in Algeria Anonymous photograph around 1958 for French propaganda Credit Collection IM Kharbine Tapabor KH202439

ALGERIAN WAR Kabylia is France Support of the Algerian population to France Anonymous photograph around 1958 for the French propaganda Credit Collection IM Kharbine Tapabor KH202438

WAR IN ALGERIA Plastic school by the rebels in Algeria Anonymous photograph around 1958 for the French propaganda Credit Collection IM Kharbine Tapabor KH202436

ALGERIAN WAR Group of Algerian prisoners framed by French soldiers Anonymous photograph around 1958 for French propaganda Credit Collection IM Kharbine Tapabor KH202435