Incorrectly regarded as goof. Charles de Gaulle complains to Dwight D. Eisenhower that "You urge Frenchmen to follow your orders" even though French naval and ground forces were already under Eisenhower's command and participating in D-Day. However, de Gaulle is referring to Eisenhower's BBC speech to the all the occupied nations of Western Europe, in which Eisenhower tells French civilians to follow his orders. In that D-Day broadcast, Eisenhower addressed the French:Citizens of France! I am proud to have again under my command the gallant Forces of France. Fighting beside their Allies, they will play a worthy part in the liberation of their Homeland. Because the initial landing has been made on the soil of your country, I repeat to you with even greater emphasis my message to the peoples of other occupied countries in Western Europe. Follow the instructions of your leaders. A premature uprising of all Frenchmen may prevent you from being of maximum help to your country in the critical hour. Be patient. Prepare! As Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force, there is imposed on me the duty and responsibility of taking all measures necessary to the prosecution of the war. Prompt and willing obedience to the orders that I shall issue is essential.
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