“The objects of Free France” Speech delivered at a Meeting organized by Les Français de Grande-Bretagne
The traveller climbing a hill pauses from time to time to gauge the distance covered and take his bearings. In the same way, we thought it well to meet today in response to the moving invitation of the Français de [...]
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Charles de Gaulle: “The objects of Free France”
Posted in Charles de Gaulle, tagged Charles de Gaulle, Great Speeches, Politics, The objects of Free France, WW II on October 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Appeal of 18th June – Charles de Gaulle
Posted in Charles de Gaulle, tagged Charles de Gaulle, France, Germany, The Appeal of 18th June 1940, WW II on September 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
On June 18, 1940, at 19:00, de Gaulle’s voice was broadcast nationwide, saying:
This monument commemorates those who passed through Jersey in response to the appeal.”The leaders who, for many years, have been at the head of the French armies have formed a government. This government, alleging the defeat of our armies, has made contact with [...]
