1967 Algerian coup attempt
The 1967 Algerian coup d'état attempt was a failed attempt to overthrow the Algerian president Houari Boumédiène by the Chief of Staff of the Algerian People's National Army, Colonel Tahar Zbiri, from 14 to 16 December 1967. The coup was quickly suppressed by the use of air power against the rebel tank columns.
| 1967 Algerian coup d'état attempt | |||||||
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| People's Democratic Republic of Algeria | Algerian People's National Army rebels | ||||||
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| Houari Boumédiène | Tahar Zbiri | ||||||
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