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8 years 10 months ago #292
by Maki
Replied by Maki on topic Today In History
On June 18, 1940, General de Gaulle launched his famous appeal to the Resistance on BBC radio from London: refusing the capitulation of France against the Nazi enemy, General de Gaulle went to London to pursue it on fight. On 18 June, he launched the BBC since his famous call to continue the struggle, founding act of Free France: "Whatever happens, the flame of French resistance must not be extinguished and will not be extinguished" .
On June 18, 1940, at 19:00, de Gaulle’s voice was broadcast nationwide, saying:
“The leaders who, for many years, have been at the head of the French armies have formed a government. This government, alleging the defeat of our armies, has made contact with the enemy in order to stop the fighting. It is true, we were, we are, overwhelmed by the mechanical, ground and air forces of the enemy. Infinitely more than their number, it is the tanks, the airplanes, the tactics of the Germans which are causing us to retreat. It was the tanks, the airplanes, the tactics of the Germans that surprised our leaders to the point of bringing them to where they are today.
“But has the last word been said? Must hope disappear? Is defeat final? No!
“Believe me, I who am speaking to you with full knowledge of the facts, and who tell you that nothing is lost for France. The same means that overcame us can bring us victory one day. For France is not alone! She is not alone! She is not alone! She has a vast Empire behind her. She can align with the British Empire that holds the sea and continues the fight. She can, like England, use without limit the immense industry of the United States.
“This war is not limited to the unfortunate territory of our country. This war is not over as a result of the Battle of France. This war is a worldwide war. All the mistakes, all the delays, all the suffering, do not alter the fact that there are, in the world, all the means necessary to crush our enemies one day. Vanquished today by mechanical force, in the future we will be able to overcome by a superior mechanical force. The fate of the world depends on it.
” I, General de Gaulle, currently in London, invite the officers and the French soldiers who are located in British territory or who might end up here, with their weapons or without their weapons, I invite the engineers and the specialised workers of the armament industries who are located in British territory or who might end up here, to put themselves in contact with me.
“Whatever happens, the flame of the French resistance must not be extinguished and will not be extinguished. Tomorrow, as today, I will speak on the Radio from London.”
In fact, there is no audio recording of the radio appeal of June 18, 1940, the only one is the one of June 22nd, 1940 here :
On June 18, 1940, at 19:00, de Gaulle’s voice was broadcast nationwide, saying:
“The leaders who, for many years, have been at the head of the French armies have formed a government. This government, alleging the defeat of our armies, has made contact with the enemy in order to stop the fighting. It is true, we were, we are, overwhelmed by the mechanical, ground and air forces of the enemy. Infinitely more than their number, it is the tanks, the airplanes, the tactics of the Germans which are causing us to retreat. It was the tanks, the airplanes, the tactics of the Germans that surprised our leaders to the point of bringing them to where they are today.
“But has the last word been said? Must hope disappear? Is defeat final? No!
“Believe me, I who am speaking to you with full knowledge of the facts, and who tell you that nothing is lost for France. The same means that overcame us can bring us victory one day. For France is not alone! She is not alone! She is not alone! She has a vast Empire behind her. She can align with the British Empire that holds the sea and continues the fight. She can, like England, use without limit the immense industry of the United States.
“This war is not limited to the unfortunate territory of our country. This war is not over as a result of the Battle of France. This war is a worldwide war. All the mistakes, all the delays, all the suffering, do not alter the fact that there are, in the world, all the means necessary to crush our enemies one day. Vanquished today by mechanical force, in the future we will be able to overcome by a superior mechanical force. The fate of the world depends on it.
” I, General de Gaulle, currently in London, invite the officers and the French soldiers who are located in British territory or who might end up here, with their weapons or without their weapons, I invite the engineers and the specialised workers of the armament industries who are located in British territory or who might end up here, to put themselves in contact with me.
“Whatever happens, the flame of the French resistance must not be extinguished and will not be extinguished. Tomorrow, as today, I will speak on the Radio from London.”
In fact, there is no audio recording of the radio appeal of June 18, 1940, the only one is the one of June 22nd, 1940 here :
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8 years 10 months ago - 8 years 10 months ago #293
by Nikita
Replied by Nikita on topic Today In History
History collides today...
June 18, 1815
Waterloo , the last gamble of Napoleon Bonaparte.
EDIT :
Quite honestly, this post was my "B" plan for today, because i guessed that maybe Maquisard will commemorate the Appeal of 18 June....
June 18, 1815
Waterloo , the last gamble of Napoleon Bonaparte.
EDIT :
Quite honestly, this post was my "B" plan for today, because i guessed that maybe Maquisard will commemorate the Appeal of 18 June....
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8 years 10 months ago - 8 years 10 months ago #294
by Nikita
Replied by Nikita on topic Today In History
June 24, 1859
After the Battle of Solferino , 40,000 men are lying on the battlefield. Sanitary conditions are appalling, medical services are almost non-existent, the wounded are mostly abandoned, victims of gangrene and other deadly infections. Henry Dunant , deeply affected by this butchery, commits himself personally to provide care to the wounded of both sides. His experience of this battle led him to write his book Un souvenir de Solférino,
to witness the horrors he saw. Dunant propose the establishment of relief societies in each country, which could help the victims of the fighting.
He also propose an international law text to protect, during conflicts, the wounded from all sides and the medical personnel responsible for treating them. His approach led to the creation of the International Red Cross and the integration of his proposals in the first Geneva Convention.
After the Battle of Solferino , 40,000 men are lying on the battlefield. Sanitary conditions are appalling, medical services are almost non-existent, the wounded are mostly abandoned, victims of gangrene and other deadly infections. Henry Dunant , deeply affected by this butchery, commits himself personally to provide care to the wounded of both sides. His experience of this battle led him to write his book Un souvenir de Solférino,
to witness the horrors he saw. Dunant propose the establishment of relief societies in each country, which could help the victims of the fighting.
He also propose an international law text to protect, during conflicts, the wounded from all sides and the medical personnel responsible for treating them. His approach led to the creation of the International Red Cross and the integration of his proposals in the first Geneva Convention.
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