Why did France Leave NATO? (Short Animated Documentary)
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John
English
College Students
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Summary
France withdrew from NATO's unified command in 1966 under President de Gaulle to ensure strategic independence and avoid reliance on NATO for military planning. This decision was popular among the French people and stemmed from concerns about foreign command over French troops and the desire for an independent nuclear strategy.