Organisation Armée Secrète (Far-right paramilitary group) (1961-1962) (France)
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1961 - 1962
Places
- France (nation) (Associated Country)
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Item
French Bomber, c 1962
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/1/2/1/2/16
Scope and Contents
A large mural containing a felt-tip pen and coloured crayon illustration, which comments on the bombings committed by the far-right French paramilitary/terrorist group, Organisation Armée Secrète (OAS). The OAS attempted to prevent Algeria's independence from France, and targeted those who supported the Algerian National Liberation Front, including the attempted assassination of President Charles de Gaulle (RL/Pre-/1488).
Dates:
c 1962
Conditions Governing Access:
Part restricted. Very fragile material - access may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.