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As Europe celebrates the triumph of V-E Day, Algeria marks parallel legacy of colonial-era massacres
As Europe celebrates the 80th anniversary of its triumph over fascism and the end of World War II, Algeria is remembering a ...
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As Europe celebrates the triumph of V-E Day, Algeria marks parallel legacy of colonial-era massacres
More than 500,000 tirailleurs from North Africa, West Africa and Madagascar fought for France during WWII ... French statistics. The war's ending sparked similar disenchantment in Britain’s ...
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Algeria commemorates thousands killed by French troops in 1945 massacres
Ceremonies in the cities of Guelma, Kherrata and Setif on Thursday paid homage to the thousands of Algerians killed by French ...
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As Europe celebrates the triumph of V-E Day, Algeria marks parallel legacy of colonial-era massacres
calling French colonialism “genocidal” and a crime against humanity. More than 500,000 tirailleurs from North Africa, West Africa and Madagascar fought for France during WWII. Some volunteered ...
How African Soldiers Shaped the Outcome of WWII
Over a million Africans who were called to service by colonial powers took part in the war. Many never returned – and those ...
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V-E Day and the Founding of a New World Order
General Dwight Eisenhower wrote a cable informing his superiors, “the mission of this Allied Force was fulfilled at 0241, May ...
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We Are Still Fighting World War II
He showed interest in assuming control of former Italian colonies in Africa ... World War II reset the trajectory of global politics. The defeat of Japan eventually paved the way for the rise of ...