Created by Tom Horn on 15 Jun 2010, Last Update on 15 Jun 2010

De Gaulle's Appeal - 18 Jun 1940

Charles de Gaulle gives his famous speech on the BBC appealing to the French people to resist the German occupation. The origin of the French resistance in WW2 is attributed to this radio address.

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Tags : France,Britain,Domestic,Europe

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