The Algerian War of Independence began on November 1, 1954, with a series of attacks by the FLN on French military and civilian targets.

The main goal of the FLN was to gain independence from France and establish an independent Algerian state.

Ahmed Ben Bella was the leader of the FLN from 1960 to 1962.

Charles de Gaulle was the president of France from 1959 to 1969.

Raoul Salan was the French military commander in Algeria from 1956 to 1958.

Algiers was the site of a major battle during the Algerian War of Independence in 1957.

The Évian Accords were signed on March 18, 1962, and ended the Algerian War of Independence.

Algeria gained its independence from France on July 5, 1962.

It is estimated that between 200,000 and 400,000 people died in the Algerian War of Independence.

The Algerian War of Independence led to the collapse of the French Fourth Republic in 1958.

The Algerian War of Independence led to the establishment of an independent Algerian state in 1962.

The Algerian War of Independence is a source of national pride for Algerians, a source of tension between Algeria and France, a reminder of the dangers of colonialism, and a symbol of the struggle for freedom and independence.

Algeria has faced a number of challenges since independence, including economic instability, political instability, social unrest, and terrorism.

Algeria has a number of opportunities for the future, including economic growth, political stability, social progress, and regional cooperation.