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 emerged as a pivotal wartime leader in the war era. He became the founder of the Fifth Republic and led as president of postwar France, shaping postwar policy. He rejected the armistice with Germany in 1940, escaped to London, and issued the Appeal of 18 June to continue the resistance. After liberation, he headed the Provisional Government and restored republican institutions. He advocated for autonomy in defense and diplomacy, including leaving NATO command integration. His era of leadership shaped France’s postwar trajectory.