VOICED: French mark 70th anniversary of De Gaulle's Appeal of June 18

In 1940, General Charles de Gaulle fled to London as France surrendered to Germany. He broadcasted a call to arms via BBC Radio, sparking the French Resistance. French volunteers who reached Britain were warmly welcomed. London became the center for the resistance, with key locations like the French House in Soho. The legacy of this movement is celebrated, with President Nicolas Sarkozy commemorating its impact on French pride.

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