The year is 1940, and as of the 5th of June Adolf Hitler’s German forces had invaded, conquered, and now occupied France. At the mercy of the Germans, France was on their knees and all chances of taking their country back were doubtful. On June 18th, French General Charles de Gaulle’s voice broadcasted on the radios nationwide as he delivered the “Appeal of June 18”, a call for France to not secede in the fight against Nazi Germany. I believe Charles de Gaulle’s ability to present an effective persuasive piece in his compelling speech is exceptional. He is able to appeal to his audience by using ethos, pathos, and logos which allows his rhetoric to be effectively persuasive as well as motivating.
On June 18th, 1940 Charles de Gaulle broadcasted his speech from London, England to the people of the world through the British Broadcasting Corporation. General de Gaulle’s speech calls for the French, though currently overwhelmed by the German’s seemingly superior forces, to not give up. He assures them that France does not stand alone in their fight against Germany as they can align with the British Empire as well as the United States. He then goes on to exclaim “The war is not over as a result of the Battle of …show more content…
The audience of de Gualle’s speech would agree with him when he said “[France] can align with the British Empire that holds the sea and continues the fight. [France] can, like England, use without limit the immense industry of the United States.” because logically three robust countries aligning together would create a tenacious force strong enough to defeat the Germans occupying France. France was conquered by Nazi Germany due to the Germans overwhelming force; however, with help from two countries with an overwhelming force of their own France would have enough firepower to defeat their invading
On June 18th, 1940 Charles de Gaulle broadcasted his speech from London, England to the people of the world through the British Broadcasting Corporation. General de Gaulle’s speech calls for the French, though currently overwhelmed by the German’s seemingly superior forces, to not give up. He assures them that France does not stand alone in their fight against Germany as they can align with the British Empire as well as the United States. He then goes on to exclaim “The war is not over as a result of the Battle of …show more content…
The audience of de Gualle’s speech would agree with him when he said “[France] can align with the British Empire that holds the sea and continues the fight. [France] can, like England, use without limit the immense industry of the United States.” because logically three robust countries aligning together would create a tenacious force strong enough to defeat the Germans occupying France. France was conquered by Nazi Germany due to the Germans overwhelming force; however, with help from two countries with an overwhelming force of their own France would have enough firepower to defeat their invading