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Tunisia imposes a blockade on the French naval base at Bizerte; the French would capture the entire town four days later.

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Bizerte crisis

1961 conflict between France and Tunisia

The Bizerte crisis occurred in July 1961 when Tunisia imposed a blockade on the French naval base at Bizerte, Tunisia, hoping to force its evacuation. The crisis culminated in a three-day battle between French and Tunisian forces that left 630 Tunisians and 24 French dead.
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Bizerte

City in Tunisia

Bizerte is the capital and largest city of Bizerte Governorate in northern Tunisia. It is the northernmost city in Africa, located 65 km (40 mi) north of the capital Tunis. It is also known as the last town to remain under French control after the rest of the country won its…
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