De Gaulle's memoirs provide an opportunity to see through the eyes of the hero of World War II, the founder of the Free France movement and the head of the French Resistance the selfless struggle of France against the fascist occupation. The dramatic events of World War II are described in vivid, vivid language, in a unique author's 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. In the pages of the book, de Gaulle appears as a unique person, the leader of the nation, whose clear mind, patriotism, impeccable analytical abilities, oratory talent and unyielding will to achieve the goal helped France win the most difficult and most important victory in its history.