The F.L.N. chose the Aurès deliberately as its principal revolutionary stronghold.

Evidence

It was their ambitious aim to sever its tenuous communications with the rest of Algeria, spark off a general uprising there, and ultimately (according to Ben Bella) make it Algeria’s “principal revolutionary stronghold”. — Horne, Alistair, A Savage War of Peace- Algeria 1954-1962, 265

Categorization

  • XREF: connects to: The Aurès was chosen as the revolt’s principal stronghold; The Aurès was the focal point of the All Saints’ Day operations. — Horne, Alistair, A Savage War of Peace- Algeria 1954-1962, 265

Broader Connections