Intelligent, dedicated and a natural leader; Here are some ways to describe General Charles de Gaulle. Fueled by patriotism, he emphasized the importance of the Resistance immediately after France's official surrender. However, he still remains unknown to a large majority of the public. Charles de Gaulle was born on November 22, 1890 in Lille into an upper-middle-class Catholic family. His father was both a professor of literature and philosophy, which makes it easy to understand why Charles de Gaulle was well educated, even as a child. His family members were generally historians, writers, and teachers; However, instead of following tradition, he began to take an interest in the military. De Gaulle chose to pursue his interest by joining the famous Saint-Cyr military school in 1909. After completing his studies, he joined the 33rd Infantry Regiment commanded by Colonel Philippe Pétain. He served as a lieutenant early in his career. De Gaulle was a courageous and hard-working soldier, which earned him an early promotion to the rank of captain. During the First World War, he fought in...