The Algerian War was a momentous struggle for independence from France by Algerian nationalists between 1954 and 1962. This eight-year conflict caused the fall of six French Prime Ministers and eventually the collapse of the Fourth Republic. It returned Charles de Gaulle to power but also almost saw his demise and twice brought civil strife to mainland France, and the fear of a military coup. It resulted in the deaths of at least one million Algerians and the exodus of as many European settlers. It was the last of the old style "colonial struggles" and the first of what would become the widespread wars of decolonization. It also marked the first practical application of what we today call counter-insurgency. Features rare archival footage, much of it never before seen · In-depth interviews with key people from both sides of the conflict. Episode 1: Road to Rebellion Episode 2: A Question of Conscience Episode 3: I Understand You Episode 4: To the Barricades Episode 5: The Suitcase or the Coffin