IMAGO International History, Archive, Algerian War, French troops in Algeria

Nov 12, 2025

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Afrika Ägypten 11. November 1977 – Keine Vermittlung im Sahara-Krieg: Algerien lehnt jegliche Vermittlung im Westsahara-Konflikt ab. In diesem Konflikt kämpfen die von Algerien unterstützten Polisario-Rebellen für die Unabhängigkeit von Marokko und Mauretanien. Die Frontorganisation der Polisario behauptet, den mauretanischen und marokkanischen Streitkräften schwere Schläge versetzt zu haben. Die Spannungen zwischen Frankreich und Algerien verschärften sich nach der Gefangennahme zweier französischer Einwohner durch Polisario-Guerillas. Berichten zufolge fliegen französische Militärflugzeuge Aufklärungsmissionen, um die Truppenbewegungen der Polisario zu verfolgen. Das Foto zeigt eine Abteilung der Armee zur Befreiung der Westsahara auf d Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19771111_baf_k09_005 !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT!
General Charles Ailleret 1907 1968 14 July 1961 – Algiers, Algeria – the New Commander-in-chief the French Armed forces, General Charles AILLERET, in Algeria at Picture Charles Ailleret with General Delegate Jean Morin at its Arrival in Algiers Algiers Algeria Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19610714_mab_k09_096
General Charles Ailleret 1907 1968 14 June 1961 Algiers, Algeria the New Commander-in-chief the French Armed forces, General Charles AILLERET, visits Algeria at Picture General Ailleret with Jean MORIN, Delegate General, at its Arrival in Algiers Algiers Algeria Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19610614_mab_k09_712
General Charles Ailleret 1907 1968 14 February 1960 Reggane, France the First French Atomic bomb exploded on time in Reggane at Picture LR General BUCHALET, Director for military Applications at Commissioner s Office for Nuclear Ene Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19600214_mab_k09_097
Boats sailing Ships 26 February 2012 Great French Marine Parade before Oran yesterday found before the Port from Oran a Great Marine Parade instead of 82 Ships paraded before the Admiral Cruiser Colbert Photo to Board the Colb Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19600107_baf_k09_3014
Africa Egypt 7 July 1957 Algeria Distribution from Food products to the Population at the Supervision one Lieutenants the French Army become Bags with Cereals and Food products to the Population from Ain Regada distributed Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19570707_baf_k09_082
Africa Egypt 31 August 1955 31 8 55 Algeria is again quiet in the southern Algeria Region Aures is to the quick intervene the Army during the Latest Riots again all quiet a Group from Vehicles is at the Sand runway near Bisra during Barrage operations against Fellagha Elements to see Picture credits Keystone Pictures USA ZUMAPRESS Com Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19550831_baf_k09_001
The French soldiers rule life in Algeria with an iron fist and the indigenous population is constantly subjected to controls and harassment Image from the book Händer by Expressen photographer Jan Delden Photo Jan Delden code 10 COPYRIGHT SCANPIX SWEDEN AFTONBLADET OUT ALGERIET x10x Copyright: xJANxDELDENx xTTx ALGERIET
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
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
ALGERIA 1955 Riots French Foreign Legionnaires investigate a group of nomads in southern Algeria ALGERIA x190x Copyright: xPressensxBild TTx INBÖRDESKRIG
1956 Algerian War French soldier surrounded by two children, on the back the legend of the photo Muslim children regain confidence in front of the smiling face of a French guy Postcards sent in 1956, Algerian War, French Army propaganda see numbers kh239410 kh239411 kh239412 kh239413 Credit COllection Grob KHARBINE TAPABOR KH239412
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
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 French soldiers protecting agricultural work in Algeria Anonymous photograph around 1958 for French propaganda Credit Collection IM Kharbine Tapabor KH202439
WAR IN ALGERIA Man arrested by the French army during an operation in the Aures Algerie Anonymous photograph circa 1960 Credit Collection NBL Kharbine Tapabor KH199641
French soldiers tracking down Algerian rebels (1956) Algerian War of Independence. Men of a top colonial unit of the French Army waiting for Algerian rebels bound to show up on the slopes of this dried oued. July 13, 1956 Copyright: xPhoto12 Photosvintagesx WTZ04197_015
Instruction of young recruits in the South of Tunisia (1956) Algerian War of Independence At the Remada bordj, Instruction of young recruits in the South of Tunisia. They will be incorporated into the French Army. 1956 Copyright: xPhoto12 Photosvintagesx WTZ04197_003

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General Charles Ailleret 1907 1968 14 February 1960 Reggane, France the First French Atomic bomb exploded on time in Reggane at Picture LR General BUCHALET, Director for military Applications at Commissioner s Office for Nuclear Ene Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19600214_mab_k09_097

Boats sailing Ships 26 February 2012 Great French Marine Parade before Oran yesterday found before the Port from Oran a Great Marine Parade instead of 82 Ships paraded before the Admiral Cruiser Colbert Photo to Board the Colb Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19600107_baf_k09_3014

Africa Egypt 7 July 1957 Algeria Distribution from Food products to the Population at the Supervision one Lieutenants the French Army become Bags with Cereals and Food products to the Population from Ain Regada distributed Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19570707_baf_k09_082

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

ALGERIA 1955 Riots French Foreign Legionnaires investigate a group of nomads in southern Algeria ALGERIA x190x Copyright: xPressensxBild TTx INBÖRDESKRIG

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

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

WAR IN ALGERIA Man arrested by the French army during an operation in the Aures Algerie Anonymous photograph circa 1960 Credit Collection NBL Kharbine Tapabor KH199641

French soldiers tracking down Algerian rebels (1956) Algerian War of Independence. Men of a top colonial unit of the French Army waiting for Algerian rebels bound to show up on the slopes of this dried oued. July 13, 1956 Copyright: xPhoto12 Photosvintagesx WTZ04197_015

Instruction of young recruits in the South of Tunisia (1956) Algerian War of Independence At the Remada bordj, Instruction of young recruits in the South of Tunisia. They will be incorporated into the French Army. 1956 Copyright: xPhoto12 Photosvintagesx WTZ04197_003