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French Attack Tunisian Barricades At Bizerte
The French launched a coordinated land sea and air assault on barricades around the Bizerte naval base triggering heavy damage and cut water and electricity. Tunisian president Bourguiba sought UN action while Tunisian troops and volunteers resisted, with casualties reported on both sides. USA urged de facto halt to hostilities. Debre signaled possible ceasefire discussions.
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Tunis
Radio
Bizerte
Habib Bourguiba
United Nations
France
Arromanches
Colbert
Bouvet
Chevalier Paal
Paris
Bourguiba
New York
U.N. Security Council
de Gaulle
Washington
United States
Tunisia
State Department
Lincoln White
U.S
Michel Debre
Senate
Debre