Charles de Gaulle | Biography, World War II, & Facts | Britannica

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De Gaulle entered his wartime career as a political leader with tremendous liabilities. He had only a handful of haphazardly recruited political supporters and volunteers for what were to become the Free French Forces. He had …

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Charles de Gaulle: The Man Who Saved France

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Charles de Gaulle saved France several times from a deep crisis. He made a great contribution to the liberation of France from Nazi Germany in World War II, which made him a war and national …

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Listen to article Charles de Gaulle was undersecretary of state for defense and war when Marshal Philippe Pétain took over the government of France with the intention of signing …

10 Facts About Charles de Gaulle | History Hit

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1. He spent most of the First World War as a prisoner of war Having already been wounded twice, de Gaulle was injured whilst fighting at Verdun, he was captured by the German Army on 2 March 1916. For the …

Charles De Gaulle Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life

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Charles de Gaulle is one of the most famous names of France’s political history, who is remembered by the masses even today. Right from his days at the military institution as a teenager, Charles proved his leadership …

General De Gaulle and "Vive le Québec libre" - The Canadian …

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Arriving by the cruiser Colbert in Québec City on 23 July 1967, de Gaulle was mobbed by enthusiastic crowds as his motorcade made its way to Montréal. The president noticed that some in the throng waved …

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Born in 1890 and growing up to a French army career, Charles de Gaulle became the symbol of free France when he led the Resistance against the Nazi occupation during World War II and then continued an illustrious …

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Charles de Gaulle had survived many assassination attempts including the most memorable as he emerged from Notre Dame Cathedral. He survived many near misses during years of military service. He is remembered …