Charles de Gaulle - Biography
Charles de Gaulle was born November 22, 1890 in Lille. He is the son of Jeanne Maillot and Henri de Gaulle, professor of letters, mathematics and history.
www.dday-overlord.comCharles de Gaulle was a French general during World War II. He formed the Fifth Republic and first president of postwar France, shaping foreign policy. He refused the armistice with Germany in 1940, fled to London, and broadcast the Appeal of 18 June to maintain the struggle. After liberation, he headed the Provisional Government and reconstructed the institutions. He pursued an independent foreign policy, including leaving NATO command integration. His era of leadership defined France’s global role.