Father of the Free French Navy: Thierry d’Argenlieu

Historian article

By Adrian Smith, published 14th August 2024

Thierry d’Argenlieu, Gaullist and Carmelite

Thierry d’Argenlieu played a crucial role in the French Resistance during World War Two, but he does not fit the mould of the typical resister. Adrian Smith brings to light d’Argenlieu’s wartime experiences, and follows his career after 1945 as High Commissioner in Indo-China and member of the Carmelite order...

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