Memoirs of General Charles de Gaulle.. War and Politics

On April 27, 1969, the famous French General Charles de Gaulle announced his retirement from political life, devoting the remainder of his life to writing his memoirs until his death at the age of 80. His memoirs, published in four parts: "Alarm," "Unity," "Salvation," and "Hope," reflect the depth of his love for France, which mingled with his soul. He proudly said, "I am France and France is me." When de Gaulle wrote his "War Memoirs," he was approaching sixty, which made him believe his political role was over. Nevertheless, he called on the French to bravely resist the Nazi occupation and refused to surrender during a painful time when he witnessed Hitler roaming the streets of Paris. This book brings together selected chapters from his memoirs, offering glimpses into his leadership during World War II and how he contributed to liberating his country from German colonialism, restoring France's position on the world stage. This text serves as a lesson for national politicians in how to put the public interest before personal interests. As de Gaulle said before leaving power: "One cannot be both a man of great hurricanes and a man of small games."