The FLN committed to unlimited revolution until full independence, not negotiated concessions
Evidence
Here a crucial political decision was taken by unanimous vote: the armed revolt under preparation would not be one single blow aimed at drawing concessions from France, but an “unlimited revolution” à outrance to continue until full independence was achieved. — Horne, Alistair, A Savage War of Peace- Algeria 1954-1962, 241
Categorization
- DEFINE: Defines the core FLN strategy — revolution à outrance — contrasting with reformist paths that preceded it.
- XREF: This decision is the pivot from the French Revolution’s model (concessions and reform) to the total-war model the reader is tracking. — connects to: Even extreme colonial provocation did not make civilian killing easy for the FLN; The 1954 revolution released a long-prepared tactic rather than awakening a passive people; The F.L.N. framed independence as seized, not granted. (+2 more)
Related
- The revolt was defined as an unlimited war for full independence (similarity 0.94)
- The FLN committed to total war for full independence, not concessions (similarity 0.94)
- The F.L.N. framed independence as seized, not granted. (similarity 0.91)