10 Facts About Charles de Gaulle | History Hit
His name is synonymous, for many, with that of France. Not only does he share it with the largest international airport in the country, but he is...
www.historyhit.comCharles de Gaulle emerged as a pivotal wartime leader during World War II. He formed the Fifth Republic and led as president of postwar France, shaping postwar policy. He rejected the armistice with Germany in 1940, escaped to London, and broadcast the Appeal of 18 June to keep the fight alive. After liberation, he headed the Provisional Government and reestablished republican authority. He pursued an independent foreign policy, including seeking an autonomous deterrent. His leadership shaped France’s postwar trajectory.