In 1912 graduated just down the street from here,
from St. Cyr L'École military school, - sort of France's 'West Point'.
from St. Cyr L'École military school, - sort of France's 'West Point'.
Left for dead in a WWI battle, he was captured and was a prisoner for most of the war.
In 1937 Became the youngest general in France's history.
Was president of France for over a decade.
Had a special Citroen built to accomodate his height.
Today is a holiday in France because on this day in 1945 he declared
"La guerre est gagnée! Voici la Victoire!"
"La guerre est gagnée! Voici la Victoire!"
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