French troops land at Sidi Fredj, beginning the invasion of Algiers

The Dey of Algiers signed the capitulation agreement after French forces captured the city. The treaty included terms concerning the Dey's property, the garrison, and the security of inhabitants,...

French cavalry attacked El Ouffia, a community near Algiers, in a night raid that killed civilians and enabled the seizure of property and livestock. The episode occurred during the consolidation of...

The agreement between French General Desmichels and Emir Abd al-Qadir recognised the Emir's political authority in parts of western Algeria and established a negotiated pause in fighting. Abd al-Qadir...

General Bugeaud and Emir Abd al-Qadir signed the Treaty of Tafna, which recognised the Emir's authority over extensive parts of Algeria while French forces retained key coastal positions. The treaty...

French troops breached Constantine's defences and captured the city after a costly assault. Ahmed Bey had resisted French expansion in the east and continued resistance after the city fell. The...