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National Liberation Army (Algeria)

1954–1962 · 20th century · Also known as ALN, Armée de libération nationale

The National Liberation Army (ALN) was the armed wing of the Algerian FLN during the war of independence of 1954–1962. It fought a guerrilla war inside Algeria while large forces were held in Tunisia and Morocco, cut off by the fortified Morice and Challe lines. After independence it became the core of the Algerian People's National Army.

National Liberation Army (Algeria)
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