Was the actions of Charles de Gaulle in the second world war for mere
liberation or did he have other political motives?

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books which might help me would be much appreciated - i'm looking for
further reference rather than a yes or no answer'- thankyou

His prime motives were:

1: To get an airport named after him; and

2: To get featured in a book and a movie about a plot to kill him.

Biographical links:
http://econ161.berkeley.edu/TCEH/charlesdegaulle.html
http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/oconnor/oconnor/content/cogan.htm

In French:
http://www.charles-de-gaulle.org/article.php3?id_article=77
http://www.ordredelaliberation.fr/us_doc/1_2_1_date.html
http://www.elysee.fr/elysee/biodegau.htm

"Bibliographie sur la France Libre":
http://www.francelibre.net/pour_en_savoir_plus/1_6_1_1_bibliographie_France_Libre.htm