Appeal Of 18 June Research Paper

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On June 18, 1940, Charles de Gaulle launched his famous speech on BBC Radio, he encouraged the French to continue combating and fighting against Germany. a few people heard this speech which was the beginning of the French resistance, it was able to support the Allied forces to liberate France in 1945. De Gaulle did not recognize the legitimacy of the French government and did not agree to the truce with Germany then he established an independent government in exile. This speech is a symbol for not bowing. Appeal of 18 June reminds us that we can win when the nation is united. In 1940, the world was in a state of war, but the effect Appeal of 18 June still holds today. "This war is not finished by the battle of France. This war is a world-wide