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Larbi Ben M'hidi
War of Independence (1954–1957)National / Algeria-wide
📖Their story
Calm, sharp, and almost ascetic in his discipline, Ben M'hidi was one of the six historic chiefs who launched the November 1954 insurrection. He led key operations in the Battle of Algiers and impressed even his interrogators with his composure during captivity.
⭐Why they matter
He stands as a symbol of integrity, sacrifice, and the moral force of the Algerian revolution.
💡Did you know?
Asked about "bombs in baskets", he is famously remembered to have answered: give us your planes, we will give you our baskets.