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Fighting in Algeria
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Fighting in Algeria
Street fighting in Constantine, the French soldiers fighting their way from house to house while the natives shoot at them from the rooftops
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1837 Algeria Constantine Natives Shoot
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the intense and chaotic scene of street fighting in Constantine, Algeria during the French conquest of the region in October 1837. The image portrays French soldiers, armed with rifles and bayonets, advancing cautiously through the narrow streets, as they face determined resistance from native Algerians hiding on the rooftops above. The houses lining the street appear abandoned, their doors and windows open, as if the inhabitants have fled or are preparing to engage in the conflict. The year was 1837, and the French military, under the command of General Bugeaud, had launched a major campaign to expand their territorial control in Algeria. The natives, primarily Berber and Arab tribes, were fiercely resistant to the French invasion, and the fighting was brutal and relentless. The photograph offers a glimpse into the intense and often hand-to-hand combat that characterized the street fighting in Constantine. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its depiction of a pivotal moment in the Algerian War of 1830-1871. The conflict, which lasted for over four decades, marked a turning point in the history of Algeria and had far-reaching implications for both the French and the native populations. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the complex and often violent history of colonialism in Africa. The photograph, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, is a valuable historical document that offers insights into a pivotal moment in the history of Algeria and the French colonial enterprise. It is a powerful reminder of the courage and determination of the soldiers and the resilience of the native population in the face of overwhelming military force.
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