France and the Algerian War, 1954-1962

Edited by Alexander, Martin S.; Keiger, J.F.V.

'This work is a very useful companion for students of the Algerian War. While it is not and does not set out to be, an overall history, different contributors throw instructive light on significant aspects of the conflict. The work also includes a very full chronology of the war...the work forms a valuable and readable addition to the Algerian war shelf in university and military libraries.' - Journal of Military History

• France and the Algerian war - strategy, operations and diplomacy, Martin S. Alexander and J.F.V. Keiger. Part 1 Strategy and operations: the French army centre for training and preparation in counter-guerrilla warfare (CIPCG) at Arzew, Frederic Guelton; a case of successful pacification - the 584th bataillon du train a Bordj de l'Agha (1956-57), Alexander Zervoudakis; aerial intelligence during the Algerian war, Marie-Catherine Villatoux and Paul Villatoux; the French navy and the Algerian war, Bernard Estival. Part 2 Diplomacy: the Gaullists, the French army and Algeria before 1958 - common cause or marriage of convenience?, Stephen Tyre; De Gaulle, the Anglo-Saxons and the Algerian war, Irwin M. Wall; France, the United States and the invisible Algerian outcome, Charles G. Cogan; the British Embassy in Paris and the Algerian war - an uncomfortable partner?, Christopher Goldsmith.