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I am starting this blog to post and document information I have found pertaining to general Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque including videos, photographs, and more. I should first give an introduction and make some clarifications.

I am American, I speak English mainly and I am currently learning French, so don't be afraid to reach out in French.

I have a degree in history, my main field of study is the Second World War and the Free French.'

However this doesn't mean you should take everything I say as 100% factual, I am not an accredited historian and still make mistakes.

I have been interested in Leclerc since May of 2023.

This blog is solely historical, it's not meant to promote any political party or ideology.

Leclerc's real name is complicated since he took a nom de guerre, but know that whenever I mention Jacques Leclerc, Philippe de Hauteclocque, Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque, Philippe Leclerc, or Leclerc, I am referring to the same person.

If you wish to have any pictures or documents removed from this blog for copyright and/or ownership reasons, then please request it.

Asks are encouraged, but spam, hate, etc. will be deleted. Otherwise don't be afraid to reach out, I love answering questions about Leclerc.

I found some new Leclerc footage, I believe it is from the Liberation of Paris but I got it from a news broadcast about “La Bataille de Gaulle” where they played it as background footage.

I would love to know what he’s saying to the guy, but if anyone knows where to find the full video then let me know.

For now check this out:

Director Antonin Baudry of La Bataille de Gaulle, with Niels Schneider starring as General Leclerc. (Source)

I’m always excited for new photos, but this detail surprised me.

The ring on his hand is one that Leclerc wore and you can see it in many photos. It’s a signet ring and it had some symbolism related to the Hauteclocques (his real family name) but not much is known about it or when he got it. Maybe it’ll be the subject of a future post.

General Leclerc during a parade, waving and showing his cane.

General Leclerc during the Liberation of Alençon, August 1944.

I bring to you a discovery I made last night. This shows General Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque at a lake in Hanoi, sometime in 1946. The woman next to him is the swimmer Mady Moreau.

I’ve long searched for a picture that would show off Leclerc’s body type and physique, so I nearly screamed when I found it. Now it can be accessible for all.

And worry not, for the consensus that Leclerc never had an affair still stands. There’s no solid evidence that they were a couple, and they seem to just be friends here.

Colonel Philippe Leclerc with commandants Poletti and Louis Dio in Qatrun, Libya around 1941.

General Philippe Leclerc with General George S. Patton inspecting the 2eme DB. June, 1944.

The future general Philippe Leclerc (left) - back when he was still Philippe de Hauteclocque - with the 8th Spahis in Morocco after being promoted to Lieutenant on October 1st, 1926.