The Battle of Algiers - Debate on Strategy and Orders in Conflict
Ben M'Hidi:
Jaffar says you weren't in favor of the strike.
Ali La Pointe:
No, I wasn't.
Ben M'Hidi:
Why not?
Ali La Pointe:
Because we were ordered not to use arms.
Ben M'Hidi:
Acts of violence don't win wars. Neither wars nor revolutions. Terrorism is useful as a start. But then, the people themselves must act. That's the rationale behind this strike: to mobilize all Algerians, to assess our strength.
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