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Was a French protectorate over Tunisia established with the Bardo Treaty of 12 May 1881. Tunisia became independent in 1956.
Establishment
May 1881: The Treaty of Bardo established a French protectorate over the Beylik of Tunis.
Chronology
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Was the French conquest of Tunisia that became a French protectorate.
1.1.Conquest of Tunisia
Was the French military invasion and occupation of Tunisia.
Was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945 (it started sooner in certain regions) between the Axis Powers (mainly Germany, Japan and Italy) and the Allies (mainly the Soviet Union, the U.S.A., the U.K., China and France). It was the war with more fatalities in history. The war in Asia began when Japan invaded China on July 7, 1937. The war in Europe began when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. The war ended with the complete defeat of the Axis powers, which were occupied by the Allies.
2.1.World War II (All other Vichy France Colonies)
Refers to the events that happened in French Colonies that decided to be loyal to the German puppet state of Vichy France.
July 1940: With the creation of Vichy France, initially all French colonies were aligned with Vichy.
2.2.World War II (North African Theatre)
Was the North African theatre of World War II.
2.2.1.Allied invasion of French North Africa
Was the Allied invasion of French North Africa during World War II.
2.2.1.1.Tunisian campaign
Was a series of battles that took place in Tunisia during the North African campaign of the Second World War, between Axis and Allied.
November 1942: British and American forces reach Tabarka (Tunisia), which is occupied.
November 1942: The 509th U.S. Parachute Regiment occupies Gafsa airfield in Tunisia.
November 1942: British forces make contact with German forces at Djebel Abiod (Tunisia).
November 1942: French and U.S. Troops occupy Gafsa (Tunisia).
December 1942: Allied forces reach Medjez el Bab where they are attacked by German tank-infantry columns.
December 1942: The Allies reached the outskirts of Djedeida.
December 1942: In Tunisia, the Allies were forced to withdraw to Medjez, and by 26 December 1942 the Allies had withdrawn to the line they had set out from two weeks earlier.
February 1943: Axis forces evacuate Sidi Bou Zid (Tunisia).
February 1943: Frontline between allied and axis forces in Tunisia on that date.
March 1943: Frontline between allied and axis forces in Tunisia on that date.
April 1943: Frontline between allied and axis forces in Tunisia on that date.
May 1943: Allied conquest of Tunisi.
May 1943: With the surrender of German General Messe, Tunisia is liberated by the allied.
March 1956: The Tunisian independence movement was already active before World War I, and continued to gain strength against mixed French opposition. Its ultimate aim was achieved in 1956 when Tunisia gained independence becoming a sovereign state.
March 1956: Due to Bizerte's strategic location on the Mediterranean, France retained control of the city and their naval base after Tunisian independence in 1956.
Disestablishment
March 1956: Due to Bizerte's strategic location on the Mediterranean, France retained control of the city and their naval base after Tunisian independence in 1956.
March 1956: The Tunisian independence movement was already active before World War I, and continued to gain strength against mixed French opposition. Its ultimate aim was achieved in 1956 when Tunisia gained independence becoming a sovereign state.
Selected Sources
U.S. Army Center of Military History. Retrieved on March, 26th, 2024 on https://history.army.mil/brochures/tunisia/p22-23(map).jpg
U.S. Army Center of Military History. United States Military Academy West Point. Retrieved on March, 26th, 2024 on https://history.army.mil/brochures/tunisia/p16(map).jpg
Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.110
Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.67
Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.68
Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.69
Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.74
Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.93
French Tunisia
