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Charles de Gaulle

The British Government recognized de Gaulle as leader of the Free French

Friday Jun 28, 1940
London, England, United Kingdom

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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