Charles de Gaulle at Saint-Cyr: The military beginnings of the future general

Charles de Gaulle joined the Saint-Cyr Military School at age 20 in 1910.

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A fervent patriot, he aimed to serve the French army before World War I.

His journey marked the start of a legendary military and political career.

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