Charles de Gaulle - De Gaulle was given command of the 4th Armoured Division
Time: Wednesday May 15, 1940
Place: France
Details: In late-March de Gaulle was told by Reynaud that he would be given command of the 4th Armoured Division, due to form by 15 May.
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