Description: (Algerian Nationalist Leader and a Co-Founder of the 'Front de Libération Nationale')
Larbi Ben M'hidi was a prominent figure in the Algerian war of independence, known for his leadership within the National Liberation Front (FLN) and his command of military operations in the Oran region. He played a crucial role in shaping the FLN's strategies, particularly during the Battle of Algiers. Ben M'hidi advocated for the direction of the revolution by internal revolutionaries and was captured by French forces in 1957. His death, shrouded in controversy with allegations of torture and execution, remains a mystery. Despite this, he is revered as a national hero in Algeria for his pivotal role in ending French colonial rule.