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Who helped liberate the french during World War 2?
America, Great Britain, Canada and Free French Forces.
Explain the red phrygian cap which was a political symbol used during the french revolution?
cap worn by a slave upon becoming free in the french revolution
Who fought to free Jerusalem during crusades?
During the Crusades, various leaders and armies fought to free Jerusalem, notably including Godfrey of Bouillon, who led the First Crusade and became one of its key figures in capturing the city in 1099. Other prominent leaders included Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade, who fought against Saladin, the Muslim leader who recaptured Jerusalem in 1187. The conflict over Jerusalem involved numerous battles and shifts in control between Christian and Muslim forces throughout the Crusades.
What challenges did toussaint l'ouverture have?
Toussaint L'Ouverture faced numerous challenges during his leadership in the Haitian Revolution, including fierce resistance from French colonial forces and internal divisions among the enslaved population and free people of color. He struggled with the complexities of balancing alliances with other nations, such as Spain and Britain, while maintaining the goal of Haitian independence. Additionally, L'Ouverture had to navigate the difficult transition from slavery to a new societal order, dealing with issues of land distribution and governance. Ultimately, he was captured by the French in 1802, which underscored the persistent threats he faced from colonial powers.
What country did Toussaint L'Ouverture free?
The French freed their slaves so that Toussaint L'ouverture could come and help France defeat Spain. By helping the French, he forced Spain to free their slaves so that they could live in peace.
What French leader escaped to Great Britain and organized the Free French forces?
The general Charles de Gaulle organized the Free French forces from Britain.
Leader of France during worldwar 2?
The leader of German occupied France from 1940-1944 was Marshal Philippe Petain.General Charles de Gaulle was the self-appointed leader of Free French forces in exile.
Who was the Commander of French forces in World War 2?
The leader of the 'Free French' in WW2 was Charles de Gaulle. He went on to become President of France.
Who helped liberate the french during World War 2?
America, Great Britain, Canada and Free French Forces.
Did America and Britain join with the Free French Forces during World War 2?
Yes
Did France have colonies during world war 2 and if so what were they and how did they react during the war if not was France trying to get colonies?
Yes France had colonies during World War 2. Some of the colonies joined the Vichy Free French and some joined the axis forces (via the Vichy Free French). Most of the French Colonies chose to go against France once the Nazis took over France and the Vichy Free French was formed. They allied themselves with the Allied Forces instead. The colonies were French-Indochina (Viet Nam - allied with the Allied Forces); Chad, French Congo and Gabon (went with the Free French) Guadeloupe, Martinique of the West Indies and French Guiana joined the Free French in 1943 Syria, Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco were under Vichy French control until the Allied Forces liberated them, then they allied with the Allied Forces. French Polynesia joined the Vichy French right away French North Africa, French West Africa and French Equatorial Africa allied themselves with the Free French Forces under General Charles De Gaulle and they fought with the Allied forces against the Germans.
Why was Charles de Gaulle important in World War 2?
Charles de Gaulle was a French general during World War II who led the free French forces. He founded and served as the first President of the French Fifth Republic from 1959-1969.
Organized the free french forces against the Germans in 1940?
General Charles de Gaulle organized the Free French Forces in England. He fought with the allies until France was free. Special note: The French underground, Free Forces and the civilians defeated the Germans in Paris, not the Allied Forces. They did it themselves. Hurray for the French.
Where were the free french forces coming from?
Brazil
Who was the french leader in 1939?
The Big Three were Roosevelt (American), Churchill (British) and Stalin (Russian). The French leader you are probably thinking of was Charles De Gaulle who was the self-appointed leader of the Free French forces. He was not one of the Big Three. He could be quite difficult to work with though and what Churchill and Roosevelt would call him when nobody else was around probably does not bear repeating.
Charles what was the free french leader?
de Gaulle
What does Free French mean?
The Free French Forces (Forces Françaises Libres in French) were French fighters in World War II, who decided to continue fighting against Axis forces after the surrender of France and German occupation, following the call of General De Gaulle, and the de jure government ('Free French Government') of France in exile as of June 18, 1940.
