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DOCUMENT 2

Edited English translation of the text transcript of Charles de Gaulle’s The Flame of French Resistance speech, delivered in London - June 18, 1940.

(i) Why has the government entered into negotiations with the enemy?

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(ii) What forced the French armies to retreat?

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(iii) What is the name given to the German military strategy as described in paragraph 2?

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(iv) “France does not stand alone”. Give two reasons from the document why de Gaulle believes this.

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(v) What name was given to the pro-German government in France during World War II?

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DOCUMENT 2

Edited extract from the English translation of the transcript of Charles de Gaulle’s The Flame of French Resistance speech, delivered in London, June 18, 1940.

The leaders who, for many years past, have been at the head of the French armed forces have set up a government.

Alleging the defeat of our armies, this government has entered into negotiations with the enemy with a view to bringing about a cessation of hostilities.

It is quite true that we were, and still are, overwhelmed by enemy mechanised forces, both on the ground and in the air. It was the tanks, the planes, and the tactics of the Germans, far more than the fact that we were outnumbered, that forced our armies to retreat. It was the German tanks, planes, and tactics that provided the element of surprise which brought our leaders to their present plight.

But has the last word been said? Must we abandon all hope? Is our defeat final and irremediable? To those questions I answer - No!

For, remember this, France does not stand alone. She is not isolated. Behind her is a vast empire, and she can make common cause with the British Empire, which commands the seas and is continuing the struggle. Like England, she can draw unreservedly on the immense industrial resources of the United States.

I, General de Gaulle, now in London, call on all French officers and men who are at present on British soil, or may be in the future, with or without their arms. I call on all engineers and skilled workers from the armaments factories who are at present on British soil, or may be in the future, to get in touch with me.

Whatever happens, the flame of French resistance must not and shall not die.

Tomorrow I shall broadcast again from London.

DOCUMENT 2 Edited English translation of the text transcript of Charles de Gaulle’s The Flame of French Resistance speech, delivered in London - June 18, 1940 - Junior Cycle History - Question 2 - 2019

Worked Solution & Example Answer:DOCUMENT 2 Edited English translation of the text transcript of Charles de Gaulle’s The Flame of French Resistance speech, delivered in London - June 18, 1940 - Junior Cycle History - Question 2 - 2019

Why has the government entered into negotiations with the enemy?

What forced the French armies to retreat?

What is the name given to the German military strategy as described in paragraph 2?

“France does not stand alone”. Give two reasons from the document why de Gaulle believes this.

What name was given to the pro-German government in France during World War II?

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