Charles de GAULLE - Signed autograph letter - First world war
Charles de GAULLE (1890 - 1970), French president and general. On July 13, 1937, Colonel de Gaulle was assigned to the 507th combat tank regiment based in the Lizé district in Montigny-lès-Metz,
which he alluded to in his letter. It was there that he realized for the first time the importance of the autonomous use of the tank against the regulations, which earned him the hostility of his
superiors.
Autograph letter signed to Colonel Achille-Philippe Hepp. April 24, 1939; 3 ½ in-8 ° pages on letterhead of Colonel 507th tank regiment.
Beautiful and rare letter from Colonel de Gaulle to his former comrade of the 33rd Infantry Regiment during the First World War, letter written just a few months before the outbreak of the second conflict with Germany which forever changed the destiny of the future general de Gaulle: "My Colonel, I was deeply touched by your memory, as well as your kindness for my modest book [" France and its army "]. Rest assured that I have not forgotten Colonel Hepp, the brilliant leader I knew at the 33rd and whom I heard so much about by the comrades of the 233rd. I knew, in particular, in what magnificent way you commanded this beautiful regiment in the fire, and in what glorious circumstances you were very seriously wounded. Captain Darmois had an excellent period in the 573rd class last summer, after which he was highly rated. He is one of those whom we are destined for the next grade. But he did not yet meet the required seniority conditions last year. As soon as he fills them out, he will be proposed and your testimony, which is that of his warlord, will not fail to enter into account in the way in which he will be supported. Perhaps, once finished (alas! In September) my time in command will be assigned somewhere in Paris. In that case, I would definitely go. My Colonel, introduce yourself to yourself. I beg you, in the meantime, to accept, my Colonel, the assurance of my respectful and faithful devotion… "
Entered as lieutenant when the conflict broke out, de Gaulle was promoted to captain in January 1915. He was wounded for the first time in Dinant on August 15, 1915. He joined the 33rd infantry regiment on the Champagne front to command the 7th company where it was officiating Achille-Philippe Hepp, mentioned by de Gaulle in his letter. He was wounded a second time on March 10. He was relieved of his duties eight days after having disobeyed his hierarchy. On March 22, 1916, his regiment was attacked and decimated, he was wounded again and captured by the Germans. Prisoner, he tries several times to escape in vain. At the end of the war, he received the Knight's Cross of the Legion of Honor and the War Cross.
On July 13, 1937, Colonel de Gaulle was assigned to the 507th combat tank regiment based in the Lizé district in Montigny-lès-Metz, which he alluded to in his letter. It was there that he realized for the first time the importance of the autonomous use of the tank against the regulations, which earned him the hostility of his superiors. He published with Plon in 1938 "France and its Army". He was still a colonel of the 507th combat tank regiment in Metz when World War II broke out. He then decides to alert the politicians and leaders of the army to the need to form armored units.
Autograph letter signed to Colonel Achille-Philippe Hepp. April 24, 1939; 3 ½ in-8 ° pages on letterhead of Colonel 507th tank regiment.
Beautiful and rare letter from Colonel de Gaulle to his former comrade of the 33rd Infantry Regiment during the First World War, letter written just a few months before the outbreak of the second conflict with Germany which forever changed the destiny of the future general de Gaulle: "My Colonel, I was deeply touched by your memory, as well as your kindness for my modest book [" France and its army "]. Rest assured that I have not forgotten Colonel Hepp, the brilliant leader I knew at the 33rd and whom I heard so much about by the comrades of the 233rd. I knew, in particular, in what magnificent way you commanded this beautiful regiment in the fire, and in what glorious circumstances you were very seriously wounded. Captain Darmois had an excellent period in the 573rd class last summer, after which he was highly rated. He is one of those whom we are destined for the next grade. But he did not yet meet the required seniority conditions last year. As soon as he fills them out, he will be proposed and your testimony, which is that of his warlord, will not fail to enter into account in the way in which he will be supported. Perhaps, once finished (alas! In September) my time in command will be assigned somewhere in Paris. In that case, I would definitely go. My Colonel, introduce yourself to yourself. I beg you, in the meantime, to accept, my Colonel, the assurance of my respectful and faithful devotion… "
Entered as lieutenant when the conflict broke out, de Gaulle was promoted to captain in January 1915. He was wounded for the first time in Dinant on August 15, 1915. He joined the 33rd infantry regiment on the Champagne front to command the 7th company where it was officiating Achille-Philippe Hepp, mentioned by de Gaulle in his letter. He was wounded a second time on March 10. He was relieved of his duties eight days after having disobeyed his hierarchy. On March 22, 1916, his regiment was attacked and decimated, he was wounded again and captured by the Germans. Prisoner, he tries several times to escape in vain. At the end of the war, he received the Knight's Cross of the Legion of Honor and the War Cross.
On July 13, 1937, Colonel de Gaulle was assigned to the 507th combat tank regiment based in the Lizé district in Montigny-lès-Metz, which he alluded to in his letter. It was there that he realized for the first time the importance of the autonomous use of the tank against the regulations, which earned him the hostility of his superiors. He published with Plon in 1938 "France and its Army". He was still a colonel of the 507th combat tank regiment in Metz when World War II broke out. He then decides to alert the politicians and leaders of the army to the need to form armored units.
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