I've been reading a bit about the Algerian War, and I have read a few explanations for why the Algerian War ended up so vicious. Especially in comparison to the other colonial resistance wars in Africa, most prominently to my mind the British. I was wondering if any of you guys happened to have a preferred explanation or some further reading you think would be applicable?
I understand your question, but the Algerian War was in no way more vicious than other counterinsurgency conflicts during the Cold War. Only a few were less brutal but even they had their fair share of atrocities. Is there anything specific you'd like to ask about?