VOICED: French mark 70th anniversary of De Gaulle's Appeal of June 18

In 1940, General Charles de Gaulle fled to London as France surrendered to Germany. He broadcasted a call to arms via BBC Radio, sparking the French Resistance. French volunteers who reached Britain were warmly welcomed. London became the center for the resistance, with key locations like the French House in Soho. The legacy of this movement is celebrated, with President Nicolas Sarkozy commemorating its impact on French pride.

What significant event in 1940 led to the birth of the French Resistance?

• The evacuation of Dunkirk

• The signing of the armistice with Germany

• General de Gaulle's broadcast from London

• The fall of Paris to the Germans

How did English families respond to the French volunteers who arrived in Britain?

• They ignored their presence

• They were indifferent to their arrival

• They were hostile towards them

• They welcomed them warmly

Which location in London became the headquarters for de Gaulle's movement?

• A house in Mayfair

• A hotel in Soho

• A pub in Westminster

• A restaurant in Covent Garden

What was the significance of the French House in London during the war?

• It was the only French-licensed establishment

• It was a French embassy

• It was a popular tourist attraction

• It was a meeting place for British soldiers

What was President Nicolas Sarkozy's purpose for visiting London?

• To negotiate a trade deal

• To visit historical landmarks

• To attend a diplomatic summit

• To celebrate the French Resistance movement