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The Bizerte Crisis 1961 A French paratrooper framed in a bullet
The Bizerte Crisis 1961
A French paratrooper framed in a bullet and shell riddled shop shutter on the streets of
The crisis arose after Tunisian forces surrounded and blockaded the French naval base at Bizerte in hopes of forcing France to abandon its last holdings in the country. After Tunisia warned France against any violations of Tunisian airspace, the French sent a helicopter up Tunisian troops responded by firing warning shots. In response to the blockade, 800 French paratroopers were sent in. As the paratroopers landed on the airfield, Tunisian troops sprayed them with machine gun fire. The French responded with air strikes and artillery barrages on the Tunisian roadblocks, destroying them. French tanks and armoured cars then rolled into Tunisian territory, and fired into the town of Menzel-Bourguiba, killing 27 soldiers and civilians.
The following day, the French launched a full-scale invasion of the town of Bizerte. Tanks and paratroopers penetrated into the city from the south, while marines stormed the harbour from landing craft. Tunisian soldiers, paramilitaries and hastily organised civilian volunteers engaged the French in heavy street fighting, but were overwhelmed by vastly superior French forces. The French overran the town on July 23, 1961
Terry Fincher
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Bizerte
Tunisia
1961 1285
Media ID 21829016
© Mirrorpix
1961 Africa France French Sixties Tunisia War And Conflict
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The Bizerte Crisis 1961 - A Glimpse into the Turmoil
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures a defining moment in history - the intense and tragic events of the Bizerte Crisis in 1961. Framed within a bullet and shell-riddled shop shutter, we see a French paratrooper, embodying courage amidst chaos on the streets. The crisis erupted when Tunisian forces blockaded the French naval base at Bizerte, aiming to pressure France into relinquishing its remaining holdings in Tunisia. Tensions escalated rapidly as warnings were exchanged and shots fired. In response, 800 French paratroopers were deployed, only to face relentless machine gun fire upon landing. As conflict intensified, air strikes and artillery barrages demolished Tunisian roadblocks while tanks rolled into enemy territory. The town of Menzel-Bourguiba witnessed devastating loss with lives claimed on both sides. Undeterred by resistance, the following day saw an audacious full-scale invasion of Bizerte itself. With tanks advancing from the south and marines storming from sea vessels, fierce street battles ensued between Tunisian soldiers, paramilitaries, civilian volunteers against overwhelming French forces. Ultimately overwhelmed by superior firepower and strategy, Bizerte fell under French control on July 23rd. Through this poignant image captured by Terry Fincher for Memory Lane Prints (not affiliated with any commercial use), we are reminded of the human cost that conflicts impose upon nations caught in their grip. It serves as a stark reminder of how historical events shape our world today - urging us to reflect upon past struggles so that we may strive for peace in our future endeavors.
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