Bibliograph

The Paris game, Charles de Gaulle, the liberation of Paris, and the gamble that won France, Ray Argyle ; foreword by Maurice Vaïsse

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The Paris game, Charles de Gaulle, the liberation of Paris, and the gamble that won France, Ray Argyle ; foreword by Maurice Vaïsse

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 406-470) and index

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individual biography

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index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Paris game

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

861545155

Responsibility statement

Ray Argyle ; foreword by Maurice Vaïsse

Sub title

Charles de Gaulle, the liberation of Paris, and the gamble that won France

Table Of Contents

Foreword / by Maurice Vaïsse -- Introduction -- The players -- Chronology -- I. Days of darkness : the hand is dealt. The débacle of Paris -- A rebel at heart -- Into the abyss -- The collapse of the third republic -- II. Days of defiance : the wild card is drawn. The appeal of June 18 -- Surviving the swastika -- Soldiers of the empire -- Wild cards in play -- Warriors at odds -- III. Days of might : the bet is called. Débarquement at dawn -- Return of the fighting French -- To the barricades! -- The road to Paris -- IV. Days of liberation : the stakes are raised. Paris liberated -- Paris exultant -- Getting even -- From rebel to ruler -- The gamble for France -- V. Days of glory : the wager is won. The crisis and the call -- The last battle -- The republic of de Gaulle -- The final days -- The legend and the legacy

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