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Charles de Gaulle declared that France was not alone because she had a great empire behind her. He urged French countrymen to continue fighting and claimed it was their duty to resist enemy bondage.
Governor Félix Éboué of Chad pledged allegiance on the 26th of August 1940. By the end of that month most colonies in central Africa had joined Free France except Gabon.
Jean-Louis Crémieux-Brilhac estimated over 79,600 ground forces existed by May 1943. Historian Henri Écochard recorded at least 54,500 soldiers serving before summer 1943 while Muracciole reevaluated this count to include 73,300 men fighting between 1940 and 1943.
Vice Admiral Émile Muselier created a naval jack displaying a red Cross of Lorraine on the 3rd of July 1940. This symbol recalled Joan of Arc who was born in the province now occupied by Germany and served as a direct counterpoint to the Nazi swastika used by their enemies.
The 2e Division Blindée entered Paris ahead of Allied forces on the 25th of August 1944. Captain Raymond Dronne commanded an advance party delivering this message to crowds celebrating parades down Champs Elysées on the 26th of August.