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 led the Free French Forces during World War II. He became the founder of the Fifth Republic and first president of postwar France, shaping postwar policy. He rejected the armistice with Germany in 1940, fled to London, and issued the Appeal of 18 June to keep the fight alive. After liberation, he headed the Provisional Government and reconstructed the institutions. He pursued an independent foreign policy, including seeking an autonomous deterrent. His impact shaped France’s postwar trajectory.