France, 2nd World War: Historical memories of Master Sergean - Lot 335

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France, 2nd World War: Historical memories of Master Sergean - Lot 335
France, 2nd World War: Historical memories of Master Sergeant Jean-Pierre CHENEVEAU (1926-2012), concerning the Dakar battles of September 23, 24 and 25, 1940 - 4 leaflets "Nous venons défendre Dakar avec vous! We're coming to supply Dakar! General de Gaulle". 13.5 x 21 cm - 2 leaflets "Marins Français ! Ralliez-Vous à la flotte Française qui combat pour la patrie! Général de Gaulle". 13.5 x 21 cm. These leaflets were collected on the morning of September 23, 1940 in the streets of Dakar by Jean-Pierre CHENEVEAU, then aged 14. (Together in good condition). Provenance: family estate of Médecin Général Roger Charles CHENEVEAU (1897-1982). Historical context: Despite the blow dealt to England on July 3, 1940 at Mers-El-Kébir, General de Gaulle and Winston Churchill thought they could conquer French West Africa (AOF), which remained under French state control under the Armistice of June 22, 1940. On September 23, 24 and 25, 1940, the Royal Navy, accompanied by General de Gaulle and four F.N.F.L. ships, attacked the French armed forces under the command of Pierre Boisson, Governor General of French West Africa (AOF), off the coast of Dakar.
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