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and the independence of Algeria, the history of the former French region and colony has left many scars in the French society. The independence of Algeria led to tragedies for both the European and Arab populations: mass deportation for the first; killings, poverty and a new societal order for the second.
Patrick du Bouzet, a young Frenchman sent to the Army after school, went directly to the School of Officers right after his arrival in 1960. After more than 60 years of silence, Patrick du Bouzet finally accepted to tell his story about the War in Algeria during the two years he served there.
His son, Mikael du Bouzet, was chosen to interview him together with a Finnish researcher. The purpose was to write down his memoirs from the time he arrived in Algeria in January 1960 until he left in March 1962, four months before the independence was proclaimed.
He unveils details and true stories from the military bases, anecdotes and how close he was to die twice.
A French historian provided the author help with facts about the history of Algeria before Patrick du Bouzet arrived. The reasons behind the war during the decolonisation in the world are clarified, as for the implication of foreign forces in the conflict and what happened with Algeria after the independence on 5 July 1962.
Free from any form of censorship, this book will shed a light on the historical events in Algeria. We chose to write it in English, in order to reach a larger public in the world, so more people can get to know more about that rather unrevealed conflict outside France.