Charles Andre Joseph Marie De Gaulle Collection

General De Gaulle Walking Streets Bayeux June 1944
EDITORIAL General de Gaulle, seen here walking through the streets of Bayeux, June 1944. Charles Andre Joseph Marie de Gaulle, 1890 - 1970

General De Gaulle Reviewing Unit Force 14 July 1940
EDITORIAL General de Gaulle reviewing a unit of his force, 14 July 1940. Charles Andre Joseph Marie de Gaulle, 1890 - 1970. French military officer, statesman and 18th President of France

Charles André Joseph Marie De Gaulle Portrait
EDITORIAL Charles Andre Joseph Marie de Gaulle, 1890 - 1970. French military officer, statesman and 18th President of France. From The War in Pictures, First Year

Crowds of French patriots line the Champs Elysees to view Allied tanks and half tracks pass through the Arc du Triomphe, after Paris was liberated on August 25, 1944

Allied Conference at Casablanca, French Morocco, January 1943, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Allied Conference at Casablanca, French Morocco, January 1943, (1945). French General Henri Giraud, US President Franklin D Roosevelt, Leader of Free France Charles de Gaulle

Winston Churchill and General De Gaulle, June 1940, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Winston Churchill and General De Gaulle, June 1940, (1945). British Prime Minister Winston Churchill inspecting troops with General Charles De Gaulle (1890-1970)

Charles Andre Joseph Marie De Gaulle, 1940. De Gaulle (1890-1970}, French soldier, statesman and author in uniform as a General)

Polish Troops to fight with Britain, 1940, (1940). On 26th June 1940, Polish soldiers arrived in England to fight alongside the army of Free Frenchmen lead by General de Gaulle

Victory!, front page of Libres newspaper, 9 May 1945. The end of World War II in Europe, with photographs of the architects of the Allied victory, Roosevelt, Stalin, de Gaulle and Churchill

World War 2: De Gaulle with exiled French government in Algeria, 1943. Charles De Gaulle (1890-1970), French General (centre), with members of the French government in exile in Algeria, November 1943

World War 2: De Gaulle greets Eisnhower, 1944
World War 2: De Gaulle greets Eisenhower, 1944. General Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970) shaking hands with General Dwight Eisenhower (1890-1969) during a meeting with allied commanders in France

World War 2: Liberation of France, 1944. Triumphal poster showing General De Gaulle watching the liberation of a war-damaged France

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"Charles Andre Joseph Marie de Gaulle: A Visionary Leader Who Led France Through Turbulent Times" From the battlefields of World War II to the halls of diplomacy, Charles Andre Joseph Marie de Gaulle left an indelible mark on French history. Born in 1890, this enigmatic figure would go on to become one of France's most influential leaders. In 1940, as Nazi forces threatened to engulf Europe, a determined De Gaulle refused to surrender. His unwavering spirit and belief in the resilience of his nation inspired crowds of French patriots who lined the Champs Elysees, eagerly awaiting a glimpse of Allied tanks and half-tracks passing through their beloved city. During the Allied Conference at Casablanca in January 1943, De Gaulle played a pivotal role in shaping post-war Europe. Alongside other world leaders, he worked tirelessly towards securing victory against tyranny and ensuring a brighter future for his countrymen. A photograph from June 1940 captures Winston Churchill and General De Gaulle deep in conversation. In this historic moment frozen in time by an unknown photographer's lens, two great minds strategized how best to confront the challenges ahead. De Gaulle's leadership extended beyond military matters. He recognized that unity was crucial for success and welcomed Polish troops into Britain's fight against Germany in 1940. This gesture demonstrated his commitment to forging strong alliances based on shared values and common goals. As victory finally arrived with jubilation on May 9th, 1945 – depicted vividly on the front page of Libres newspaper – De Gaulle stood tall among those who had fought bravely for freedom. The liberation of France marked not only a turning point but also showcased De Gaulle's unwavering determination to restore sovereignty and rebuild a shattered nation. Throughout World War II, De Gaulle navigated treacherous waters while leading exiled French government in Algeria.