Leclerc's service with the Free French began after defying which government action?
Declaration of War
Armistice
Formation of Vichy France
Conscription Law
Answer
After the French government signed an armistice with Germany in June 1940, Leclerc defied the government's orders and escaped to Britain, where he joined the Free French forces. He later led the 2nd Armored Division in the liberation of France and the invasion of Germany.
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