Operation Jumelles
Operation Jumelles (English: Operation Binoculars) was a military operation which was part of the Algerian War in Kabylia, Algeria. It lasted from 22 July 1959 to March 1960. It was fought between the FLN and the French Army.
| Operation Jumelles | |||||||
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| Part of Algerian War | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 France |
 FLN | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Maurice Challe Jacques Faure |
Abderrahmane Mira Mokrane Oulhadj | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 60 000 | 12 000 | ||||||
Overview
The first phase of the operation was called Pelvoux, and was fought between July 22nd and August 9th. French marines led by the captain of the Sanguinetti frigate entered the Akfadou forest.
| Pre-1830 conflicts | .png.webp) | |
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| French conquest of Algeria: 1830-1836 | ||
| French conquest of Algeria: 1837-1870 |
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| Allegiances |
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| Mokrani Revolt |
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| Algerian War | ||
| Treaties |
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