Charles de Gaulle - Wikiwand
Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle was a French general and statesman who led the Free French Forces against Nazi Germany in World War II and chaired the Prov...
www.wikiwand.comCharles de Gaulle emerged as a pivotal wartime leader in the war era. He founded the Fifth Republic and first president of postwar France, shaping foreign policy. He rejected the armistice with Germany in 1940, fled to London, and delivered the Appeal of 18 June to continue the resistance. After liberation, he headed the Provisional Government and reconstructed the institutions. He advocated for autonomy in defense and diplomacy, including withdrawing from NATO's integrated command. His impact shaped France’s postwar trajectory.