Youcef Zighoud
Algerian FLN party fighter during the Algerian War (1921-1956) · France · On the map · Politicians · Died at 35
Youcef Zighoud February 18, 1921 - September 23, 1956), also known as Colonel Si Ahmed, was an Algerian FLN fighter during the Algerian War of Independence. On August 20, 1955, he planned an attack against the French in Philippeville and its surroundings, which is commonly referred to as the Battle of Philippeville.
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The attack led to a harsh crackdown and repression by the French government. While numbers are disputed, the conflict resulted in between 1,239 and 12,000 deaths.
