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The Algerian War of Independence: French forces fight Algerian guerrilla forces for 8 years before granting independence to Algeria

Year: 1954 to 1962

Geographical Region(s): North Africa Western Europe 

Category: International Relations and Warfare

Associated Nation(s): Algeria France

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(Origins Article): Conflict Termination: How to End—and Not to End—Insurgencies
A vast majority of Americans, according to recent polling, want an end to the Iraq war. The question, however, is how to end it. In this issue Professor Joe Guilmartin examines the 'endgame' of several 20th century conflicts to see what lessons we might learn.