September 1, 1957 · Algerian-Tunisian border Theater
September 1, 1957
The Morice Line was a 460km electrified fence along the Tunisian border, augmented by minefields, radar, and mobile reaction forces. ALN units attempting to infiltrate Algeria from Tunisia were decimated by the defensive system, which killed thousands of guerrillas. The line effectively isolated the interior FLN from reinforcement and supply from Tunisia and Morocco, severely degrading the ALN's military capacity.
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