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Enlist with the Free French Navy
Reproduction on a postcard of a poster encouraging men to enlist with the Free French Navy - To Liberate France. Date: 1943
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1943 Croix Engage Exile Forces Francaises Free Liberate Liberation Liberte Liberty Lorraine Pour Symbol Libres
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This evocative poster, dating back to 1943, calls on men to enlist in the Free French Navy with the bold declaration "To Liberate France." The image features the iconic Lorraine Cross, a symbol of the Free French movement and the French Resistance, superimposed over a stylized representation of the sea and a naval anchor. The cross, also known as the Croix de Lorraine, was adopted as the emblem of the Free French Forces by General Charles de Gaulle, the leader of the French Resistance and the Free French Government in exile. The Free French Navy was a vital component of the Allied forces during World War II, and its soldiers played a crucial role in the eventual liberation of France. With the fall of France in 1940, de Gaulle called on French citizens to continue the fight against Nazi occupation from abroad. Thousands answered the call, and the Free French Forces grew to include soldiers, sailors, and airmen from various corners of the world. This poster serves as a powerful reminder of the indomitable spirit of the French people during a time of great adversity. It symbolizes the hope and determination to liberate their homeland and restore liberty and freedom to the French people. The image of the Lorraine Cross, with its bold and defiant stance, continues to inspire and resonate with people around the world, reminding us of the power of unity and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds.
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