About the book and about General Louis Dio
While General Leclerc’s WWII epic has been widely chronicled, little exists on his closest companions. This book fills that gap by spotlighting General Dio and the Free French soldiers fighting under Leclerc’s command. General Dio was one of the most accomplished, yet least known amongst Leclerc's contemporaries. At just 37, he became the youngest French general of the 20th century, but, ever humble and discreet, he left no memoirs, and his pivotal role has faded from memory. Based on archives and eyewitness accounts, this translated work restores General Dio to his rightful place in history, while offering Anglophone readers a vivid account of the Free French under Leclerc’s command.
About the Authors and Speakers
Dr. Monique Brouillet Seefried is the goddaughter of General Louis Dio. She co-wrote the book with General Jean-Paul Michel, then President of the Fondation du Maréchal Leclerc.
Professor Michael Neiberg, American historian specialized on first and second worl wars, Chair of War Studies at the United States Army War College.
Attendees will hear an engaging panel discussion between Michael Nieberg and Monique Brouillet Seefried, moderated by Sam Skove, a Washington-based defense and foreign affairs journalist at Foreign Policy, with previous reporting experience at Politico, Defense One, and as a freelancer covering the war in Ukraine.
Commemorating the 80th AnniversaryT
The 80th anniversary marking the end of World War II concluded this past September. This season was a powerful reminder of the bonds forged in sacrifice between France and the US. From Normandy’s beaches to the liberation of Paris, American and French soldiers fought side by side for freedom and democracy. Commemorating this anniversary honors our shared history, while also underscoring our enduring friendship and alliance.
