He was an Algerian resistance fighter during World War II. Through his actions, he saved numerous individuals who resisted forced labor under the Service du Travail Obligatoire (STO) and rescued Jews in Saint-Fons and Vénissieux.

Jun 16, 2024 · Stripped of their citizenship overnight by the Vichy French government, Jews of Algeria formed a Resistance group, providing invaluable assistance to the Allied forces. On the evening of November 7 th, 1943, a motley crew was gathered around the radio in Dr. Henri Aboulker’s apartment in Algiers. Dr.

The North African campaign of World War II took place in North Africa from 10 June 1940 to 13 May 1943, fought between the Allies and the Axis Powers. It included campaigns in the Libyan and Egyptian deserts (Western Desert campaign, Desert War), in Morocco and Algeria (Operation Torch), and in Tunisia (Tunisia campaign).

On the night of November 7, 1942, 800 resistance fighters were expected. Ultimately, only 377 showed up, 315 of whom were Jews. The promised American arms never arrived, and the French officer designated to lead the operation deserted.

At first, and despite the Sétif massacre of 8 May 1945, and the pro-Independence struggle before World War II, most Algerians were in favor of a relative status-quo. While Messali Hadj had radicalized by forming the FLN, Ferhat Abbas maintained a more moderate, electoral strategy.

Jan 14, 2018 · But in 1940, following the German occupation during World War II, Algeria became a protectorate of the Vichy government that collaborated with the Nazis. The Vichy regime abolished the Crmieux Decree, depriving Algerias Jews of citizenship and launching a harsh anti-Jewish campaign.

He was an Algerian resistance fighter during World War II. Through his actions, he saved numerous individuals who resisted forced labor under the Service du Travail Obligatoire (STO) and rescued Jews in Saint-Fons and Vénissieux .

Jan 16, 2018 · Little over seventy-five years ago on 8 November 1942, the Allied forces launched Operation Torch in North Africa. The plan was to land in both Morocco and Algeria and defeat the Vichy regimes in both countries. The US asked for the help of local resistance fighters in Algiers. Little did they imagine that a small band of Jewish fighters under the leadership of Jose Albouker would take control ...

Apr 17, 2024 · Born to Algerian parents who immigrated to France in 1936, Mouellef spends his time scouring the archives to piece together the portraits of what he calls the “forgotten Resistance fighters”.

Jan 10, 2006 · “Torch” was a joint American — British invasion of Algeria, intended to take Rommel in the rear whilst the Afrika Corps were busy fighting in the desert areas and along the coast of Libya.