Allies At War

As the first D-Day planes took off for France on June 6, 1944, a row was taking place between Winston Churchill and Charles de Gaulle. Who was to rule France once the Germans had been driven out?

The dispute was provoked by President Roosevelt from Washington. It was the climax to a long-running feud between the U.S. President and the French.

This revealing series ends with a look at how Roosevelt's opposition to a man he thought arrogant led to Churchill's alienation from the Free French leader.

Newly released documents and revelations from Roosevelt's grandson confirm the President's dislike of de Gaulle, and memos from Churchill show his concern that the Anglo-American entente might be damaged by friendship with France.

It was a dilemma that would have long-lasting ramifications.

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