De Gaulle's memoirs provide an opportunity to see through the eyes of a World War II hero, founder of the Free France movement and head of the French Resistance, France's selfless struggle against fascist occupation. The dramatic events of the Second World War are described in lively, vivid language, in the author’s unique manner with the most interesting details. In the middle of the 20th century, the world recognized de Gaulle as a new, personified symbol of France. On the pages of the book, de Gaulle appears as a unique personality, a leader of a nation, whose clear mind, patriotism, impeccable analytical skills, oratorical talent and unbending will to achieve goals helped France win the most difficult and most important victory in its history.