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 in the war era. He became the founder of the Fifth Republic and the initial president of postwar France, shaping postwar policy. He spurned the armistice with Germany in 1940, found exile in London, and delivered the Appeal of 18 June to continue the resistance. After liberation, he headed the Provisional Government and reestablished republican authority. He advocated for autonomy in defense and diplomacy, including withdrawing from NATO's integrated command. His leadership shaped France’s postwar trajectory.