1961 Press Photo Insurgents Tried to Take Over Algerian Naval Base

Description: Note: Please study the images carefully to determine the condition of this vintage photograph, as it may not be in perfect condition. It may contain wrinkles, cracks, and possibly even tears due to its age and how it was handled before it got to us. A scanner may interpret colors and contrast differently than human eyes will, so it is possible that the actual photograph may be slightly darker or lighter in person. This vintage photograph is offered for sale as a collectible item and conveys no transfer of copyright. 1961 Press Photo Insurgents Tried to Take Over Algerian Naval Base - nem45704 This is an original press photo. A French light cruiser was reported 4/25 to have fired on insurgent paratroopers who tried to take over the big Algerian Naval Base at Mers El Kebuir, which is miles from Oran (). The paratroopers then were withdrawn, the reports said. If the report was true it would mark first shots known to have been fired since the generals uprising took off/ . Mean while in Paris as the threatened invasion failed to materialize it became apparent that present crisis was unlikely to have a military solution. Precise balance of forces es is difficult to calculate. Of total of about 1,100,000 men in French armed forces about 500,000 are in Algeria. In France proper there are about 200,000 troops. 60,000 more men are in unites in Germany (2) assigned to NATO. French scientist 4/25 exploded another nuclear device deep in the Shara Desert in Algeria. Exploded atop a tower at the Reggane Testing Grounds in Central Algeria (3) the explosion was 4th in a series. Newsmap illustrates vital points.Photo measures 9 x 7 inches. Photo is dated 4-25-1961. PHOTO FRONT PHOTO BACK Historic Images Part Number: nem45704 Sell Smarter with Kyozou.Inventory and Ecommerce Management

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