Days of Glory

North African soldiers recruited into the Free French Army fight through the Italian and French campaigns, enduring discrimination and unequal treatment despite their sacrifices for the liberation of France. The film follows their journey to a climactic and costly battle to liberate an Alsatian village.

Colonial troops from North Africa made up a substantial portion of the Free French forces that fought in Italy and during the liberation of France, yet faced systemic discrimination in pay, promotion, and postwar recognition. The film's release prompted the French government to equalize pensions for colonial veterans.

The unit is fictional but reflects well-documented historical discrimination faced by North African soldiers in the Free French Army.

Montgomery's Eighth Army broke the Axis line west of Alexandria and began the pursuit that ended in Tunisia.

A massive artillery barrage opened Operation Lightfoot, followed by a grinding infantry and armoured battle through minefields. Operation Supercharge broke through in early November and Rommel withdrew.

Directed by Rachid Bouchareb

Cast: Jamel Debbouze, Samy Naceri, Roschdy Zem, Sami Bouajila

Positioned at 1943–1944 within the North African and French liberation campaigns phase of the war, as part of the Free French Army North African units. This is entry 89 of 150 in the chronological archive.

• Free French Army
• colonial troops
• discrimination
• liberation of France
• North African soldiers

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  The Big Red One

  1942–1945

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  The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel

  1942–October 1944

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  The Guns of Navarone

  1943

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  Masters of the Air

  1943–1945

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  The Dam Busters

  16–17 May 1943

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  Memphis Belle

  17 May 1943