Negotiations between Generals Giraud and Charles de Gaulle, 1943

Documents from 13 January 1943 to 17 May 1943

Identity Statement

HAEU Reference Code
JMDS-33
Original Reference Code
SERVICE HISTORIQUE DE L'ARMEE DE TERRE (SHAT) , CARTON 5 P 1
Extent and Medium

62

Physical Medium

Paper

Reference Archivists

Carr, Mary

Context

Immediate Source of Acquisition

SERVICE HISTORIQUE DE L'ARMEE DE TERRE

Content and Structure

Abstract

File contains resume of agreements in principle resulting from negotiations, military plan and political plan development between Giraud and Roosevelt. - Material on lead-up to negotiation for French unity in 1943. - Giraud aide-memoire proposing a programme of action in view of guaranteeing French unity during the war and the resestablishment of French Liberation, a French government and a justice system. - Note for General Charles de Gaulle, President of National Committee regarding composition of Council, its relationship to the future provisional government, and abolition of Vichy legislation. letter to Giraud from Charles de Gaulle, regarding his desire to establish an Union immediately with the formation of an Executive Committee, details of functions and responsibilities of this committee.

Conditions of Access and Use

Languages

French

Type of Archival Materials

Textual

Allied Materials

Location of Originals

The originals are held in various Archives in Europe and in the USA

Publication Notes

CEM/JMAS

Notes

Notes and Remarks

NO PHOTOCOPYING

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