Quartier de la Cathédrale in Strasbourg in Bas-Rhin, Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne, France — Western Europe
A Tous Les Français
Appel aux armes dit « À Tous Les Français » Affiche reprenant les termes de l'appel lancé le 18 juin 1940 à Londres par le Général de Gaulle.
A Tous Les Français
La France a perdu une bataille!
Mais la France n'a pas perdu la guerre!
Des gouvernants de rencontre ont pu capituler, cédant à la panique, oubliant l'honneur, livrant le pays â la servitude. Cependant, rien n'est perdu!
Rien n'est perdu, parce que cette guerre est une guerre mondiale. Dans l'univers libre, des forces immenses n'ont pas encore donné. Un jour, ces forces écraseront l'ennemi. Il faut que la France, ce jour-la, soit présente à la victoire. Alors, elle retrouvera sa liberté et sa grandeur. Tel est mon but, mon seul but!
Voilà pourquoi je convie tous les Français, ou qu'ils se trouvent, à s'unir à moi dans l'action, dans le sacrifice et dans l'espérance.
Notre patrie est en péril de mort.
Luttons tous pour la sauver!
Vive La France!
Juin 1940
General de Gaulle
Call to arms called "To All French People" Poster repeating the terms of the call launched on June 18, 1940 in London by General de Gaulle.
To All French People
France has lost a battle!
But France has not lost the war!
Encounter leaders have been able to capitulate, giving in to panic, forgetting honor, delivering the country to servitude. However, nothing is lost!
Nothing is lost, because this war is a world war. In the free universe, immense forces have not yet given. One day, these forces will crush the enemy. France must, on that day, be present at the victory. Then, it will regain its freedom and its greatness. Such is my goal, my only goal!
This is why I invite all French people, wherever they are, to unite with me in action, in sacrifice and in hope.
Our homeland is in mortal danger.
Let us all fight to save it!
Long live France!
June 1940
General de Gaulle
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.
Location. 48° 35.093′ N, 7° 45.04′ E. Marker is in Strasbourg, Grand Est (Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne), in Bas-Rhin. It is in Quartier de la Cathédrale. It is on Rue Thomann near Rue Saint Pierre le Jeune, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Strasbourg, Grand Est 67000, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony, the Roman Empire, and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Presidency of Luxemburg (a few steps from this marker); Germain Muller (a few steps from this marker); General Leclerc (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Strasbourg Évacée / Evacuation of Strasbourg (about 90 meters away); 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Strasbourg /80e Anniversaire de la Libération de Strasbourg (about 90 meters away); Charles Adolphe Wurtz (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); L'Église Protestant Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); La Place Kléber (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Strasbourg.
Also see . . . Apeal of June 18th (Wikipedia). (Submitted on January 11, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 10, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.

