National Memorial to the Algerian War and the Battles of Morocco and Tunisia, War memorial in the 7th arrondissement, Paris, France

This memorial along Quai Branly consists of three square columns displaying the names of around 26,000 French service members and civilians who died in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. The structure uses electronic displays for the names, allowing new entries to be added as the database expands over time.

The memorial was inaugurated on 5 December 2002 by President Jacques Chirac, with Defence Minister Michèle Alliot-Marie and Veterans Secretary Hamlaoui Mekachera present. It commemorates the independence conflicts in French North Africa from 1952 to 1962: the Algerian War (1954-1962) and the fighting in the protectorates of Morocco and Tunisia (1952-1956, then 1961 during the Bizerte crisis). In 2003, 5 December became the national day of tribute to those who died for France in these conflicts.

The three pillars serve as a gathering place where visitors pause to reflect on the sacrifices made during these conflicts. The design encourages people to move between the columns and read the names at their own pace, turning the space into a place for contemplation rather than rushing through.

The memorial stands on the Quai Jacques-Chirac, facing the Eiffel Tower. An interactive kiosk at the foot of the columns lets visitors call up the name of a specific soldier from the list. The three columns are 5.85 m tall and can be read from the quay at any hour.

The electronic displays continuously scroll through names in alphabetical order and can be updated whenever new information about the deceased is discovered. This system keeps the memorial alive and evolving over time rather than being a fixed reminder of the past.