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May 1958 crisis
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May 1958 crisis
The
May 1958 crisis
(or
Algiers putsch
or
the coup of 13 May
) was a political crisis in
France
during the turmoil of the
Algerian War of Independence
(1954–62) which led to the return of
Charles de Gaulle
to political responsibilities after a twelve-year absence. It started as a
coup
attempt led at
Algiers
on 13 May 1958 by a coalition headed by
Algiers deputy
and reserve airborne officer
Pierre Lagaillarde
, French Generals
Raoul Salan
,
Edmond Jouhaud
, Jean Gracieux, and
Jacques Massu
, and by Admiral
Philippe Auboyneau
, commander of the Mediterranean fleet. The
putsch
was supported by former Algerian Governor General
Jacques Soustelle
and his activist allies.
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