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GEN Charles de Gaulle as Armor-Unit Commander.

Authors :
Bell Jr., Raymond E.
Source :
Cavalry & Armor Journal; Jul/Aug2012, Vol. 3 Issue 3, p14-19, 6p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

This article profiles former French President Charles A. de Gaulle. De Gaulle is described as an accomplished politician who revived France in World War II and led it through a turbulent post-war period. "The Army of the Future," a book De Gaulle authored as a professional soldier, is cited for advocating the formation of a large mechanized corps of tanks. Also discussed are his early military careers, his introduction to armor and battles he engaged in as commander of 4th Armored Division.

Subjects

Subjects :
WORLD War II
MILITARY personnel

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21578605
Volume :
3
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Cavalry & Armor Journal
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
79350037