An estimated 8,000 to 10,000 chemical weapon operations were conducted by the French army during the Algerian War from 1956 to 1962.
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An estimated 8,000 to 10,000 chemical weapon operations were conducted by the French army during the Algerian War from 1956 to 1962.
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In the Algerian War from 1956 to 1962, Algerian fighters and civilians faced deadly gas attacks from the French army's special weapons sections. Director Claire Billet and historian Christophe Lafaye detail the use of the chemical agent CN2D, which forced insurgents from their cave hideouts. The documentary documents an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 operations and draws parallels to the 'enfumades' of the 19th century, addressing issues of historical memory and justice related to colonial violence.
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Why Watch
- See how CN2D was used against Algerian civilians.
- Find out about the 8,000 to 10,000 chemical weapon operations.
- Meet historian Christophe Lafaye discussing colonial violence.
Did You Know
- Chemical weapons were used in an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 operations.
- The French army used the chemical agent CN2D during the Algerian War.
- The documentary connects the use of chemical weapons to the 19th-century 'enfumades'.
- The Algerian War lasted from 1956 to 1962.
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What chemical agent was used by the French army during the Algerian War?
The French army used the chemical agent CN2D during the Algerian War.
How many operations involving chemical weapons were estimated to have occurred during the Algerian War?
An estimated 8,000 to 10,000 operations involving chemical weapons occurred during the Algerian War.
What historical tactic is compared to the use of chemical weapons in the documentary?
The use of chemical weapons is compared to the 'enfumades' of the 19th century.
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