Statue of Charles de Gaulle

Some find the image unflattering due to the large nose (Pinocchio) and short legs . He also wonders why Charles De Gaulle is looking away from the citadel. In any case, beautiful pictures are created.

During the First World War, on 15 August 1914 , Lieutenant Charles de Gaulle's regiment stormed the citadel of Dinant to retake it from the German occupiers. According to tradition, the lieutenant was hit in the leg while crossing the bridge (other sources speak of his hand).

De Gaulle later became General and President of France.

The French general and president Charles de Gaulle was considered an incredibly determined and stubborn person. During World War II , this earned him the admiration of the French people , but it also made him many enemies during his subsequent political career. No fewer than 31 attempts were made to assassinate De Gaulle. This earned him the nickname "The Survivor" . He finally died on November 9, 1970 in his favorite armchair in front of the television .

Willem Vandenameele