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De Gaulle: The Forgotten Hero - A look at his youth in a documentary
Documentary about Charles de Gaulle on November 11th: insight into his youth. Broadcast from November 7th on France 2.
De Gaulle: The Forgotten Hero - A look at his youth in a documentary
On November 11th we commemorate the anniversary of the Armistice of 1918, a national day of remembrance for those killed in all wars. This is a particularly important day in France, celebrated by many with celebratory events. In honor of this important event, France Télévisions presents a special programming starting November 7th france.tv can be seen. A highlight is the documentary about Charles de Gaulle's youth, which will be broadcast on France 2 on November 11th at 9:10 p.m. Charles de Gaulle, a defining figure in French history, died on November 9, 1970 but remains alive in the memory of the French.
This documentary, made by Frédéric Brunnquell, takes a different look at de Gaulle's life - his career in his youth, which is often pushed into the background. De Gaulle was born in 1890 and grew up in a Catholic family with the desire to pursue a military career. In 1912 he graduated from the Saint-Cyr Military Academy and joined the 33rd Infantry Regiment. During the First World War, de Gaulle suffered several wounds and was taken prisoner by the Germans, where he was held prisoner for 32 months. This time had a significant impact on his political career.
Insights into childhood and youth
The documentary consists of two exciting episodes: the first deals with de Gaulle's injury and his supposed death at the beginning of the war, while the second episode deals with his imprisonment and his attempts to escape. These stories illuminate the resilience and political vision that would accompany de Gaulle in his later career.
It is particularly worth mentioning that his boss at the time, Pétain, awarded him the Légion d'honneur posthumously when de Gaulle was already retired. De Gaulle returned to retirement after the failed 1969 referendum and remains present in various forms of satirical media as "Mongénéral" to this day.
This documentary is supported by Dana Productions in collaboration with various regional institutions and the CNC. It is a valuable opportunity to learn more about one of the most influential figures in French history and to understand the roots of his later actions.
For viewers interested in interesting topics and impressive historical figures, the documentary about Charles de Gaulle offers a compelling and educational take on history - in the spirit of "there's something to it." Not only is the memorial day in November particularly honored, but de Gaulle's impressive life story is also brought to life.