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The War Memoirs

Yazan: Charles de Gaulle
Seslendiren: Raphael Corkhill
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 The complete war memoirs of the resistance leader Charles de Gaulle, who led France out of its darkest hour during the Nazi occupation during World War II.

“Faced with the political disaster, I had to become France.” This was how Charles de Gaulle answered the call of history. One of the few French battlefield leaders to have distinguished himself in May 1940, he had become the undersecretary of state for national defense. But when the government rejected his calls to fight on and prepared to capitulate to Hitler, he escaped to London. There he instigated a resistance calling on “all the French who want to remain free to listen to me and follow me” in the legendary radio address of June 22. He was sentenced to death in absentia as his country made a disgraceful peace, but his Free France movement rallied people around the world to resist German occupation and fight for the liberation of Europe.

Originally published in three volumes, The War Memoirs of Charles de Gaulle is the story of the resurrection of France from its darkest hour collaborating with Hitler and the Nazi empire. The first section, “The Call,” examines the years leading up to France’s defeat and the confusion and despair triggered by Hitler’s blitzkrieg. The second section, “Unity,” describes de Gaulle’s struggles to rally the French in both Africa and underground movements throughout Europe, and often bitter conflicts with the Allied leaders as he sought legitimacy and resources. “Salvation,” the final installment, chronicles the turning of the tide of war against Nazi Germany, de Gaulle’s triumphant return to France, and the reincarnation of the French Republic as a major international presence. De Gaulle’s great prophecy of 1940 had been fulfilled: France had lost a battle, but she did not lose the war. Europe France Military Military & War Politics & Activism Presidents & Heads of State World War II Savaş Anı
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The contents of this audiobook are of the utmost interest, but on first impressions, the narration was frustrating: overblown thespian speech with what sounded like the reader audibly drawing breath between each sentence. Perhaps this was the intended effect to give the impression of an old man telling their story, but it initially detracted from and reduced the gravitas of the content (something I hope they can clear it up digitally in later versions).

Having finished the audiobook, I've revised my review to 5 stars for the content. Once you get familiar with the narrator's style, the story is wholly engrossing. De Gaulle is the ultimate political entrepreneur who built something significant from almost nothing. We are all familiar with his love for France, but his memoirs make clear the depth of his knowledge of France's political history and the nature of his countrymen, which allowed him to navigate a very difficult period when weaker men would have given up. A truly remarkable man.

Breathy narration, enthralling story

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