De Gaulle: Lessons in Leadership from the Defiant General
Sep 2011 · St. Martin's Press
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A Visionary Leader: Charles de Gaulle's Pivotal Role in Shaping Modern France
In De Gaulle, Michael Haskew takes readers on a captivating journey through the life of Charles de Gaulle, exploring his pivotal years, leadership of the resistance during World War II, and his lasting impact on modern military tactics and global leadership. Convinced that his personal destiny was intertwined with that of his beloved country, de Gaulle dedicated his life's work to advancing France's preeminence among nations.
Even as France lay prostrate before the Nazis, de Gaulle maintained the honor of the French people, choosing to resist rather than collaborate. His visionary presidency saw France become a nuclear power, grant autonomy to more than a dozen former colonial holdings, and maintain an influential presence on the world stage.
De Gaulle offers a fascinating look at the man behind the legend, whose unwavering strength of mind and love of country transformed France from an occupied territory to a leader in the Allied cause. This compelling biography is a must-read for anyone interested in political leadership, military history, and the history of France during World War II and beyond.
In De Gaulle, Michael Haskew takes readers on a captivating journey through the life of Charles de Gaulle, exploring his pivotal years, leadership of the resistance during World War II, and his lasting impact on modern military tactics and global leadership. Convinced that his personal destiny was intertwined with that of his beloved country, de Gaulle dedicated his life's work to advancing France's preeminence among nations.
Even as France lay prostrate before the Nazis, de Gaulle maintained the honor of the French people, choosing to resist rather than collaborate. His visionary presidency saw France become a nuclear power, grant autonomy to more than a dozen former colonial holdings, and maintain an influential presence on the world stage.
De Gaulle offers a fascinating look at the man behind the legend, whose unwavering strength of mind and love of country transformed France from an occupied territory to a leader in the Allied cause. This compelling biography is a must-read for anyone interested in political leadership, military history, and the history of France during World War II and beyond.
About the author
Michael Haskew is the editor of WWII History Magazine and the former editor of World War II Magazine . He is the author of a number of books, including The Sniper at War and Order of Battle. Haskew is also the editor of The World War II Desk Reference with the Eisenhower Center for American Studies. He lives in Hixson, Tennessee.
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