The aftertaste of the army mutiny in Algeria, already dubbed "the Hundred Hours," was a bitter division among Frenchmen, flaring into nasty quarrels and petty rivalry. Privates in Algeria denounced noncoms, who in turn denounced officers, who denounced each other. Civil servants fired off anonymous letters accusing their rivals. Labor unions, claiming that they had saved France by their show of solidarity behind De Gaulle, demanded an immediate round of wage increases as a reward.
The three rebel forces that shook France were beaten but still dangerous:
The Army Officers. The country...
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