Charles de Gaulle - The British Government recognized de Gaulle as leader of the Free French
Time: Friday Jun 28, 1940
Place: London, England, United Kingdom
Details: On 28 June, after Churchill's envoys had failed to establish contact with the French leaders in North Africa, the British Government recognized de Gaulle as leader of the Free French, despite the reservations of Halifax and Cadogan at the foreign office.
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