Historical Events tagged with "Bourmont"
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Military & Warfare
French Invasion of Algiers Commences
June 14th, 1830 194 years ago
Thirty-four thousand French soldiers began their invasion of Algiers by landing at Sidi Fredj, situated 27 kilometers west of the city. Their goal was to assert control over Algeria and expand French territorial influence in North Africa. This military operation marked the start of a long and complex colonial relationship.
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