Charles de Gaulle is brought out of retirement to lead France by decree for 6 months.

His tenure leading France during the war was undistinguished.

Domestic politics and bureaucratic rivalries led France into the impasse.

He led France to the Davis Cup title in 1996.

The campaign in Italy is the first time Napoleon led France to war.

The 57-year-old, who is on the right of the Socialist Party, has always held the right cards to lead France.

Later, as coach of the national team, he led France to a third-place finish in the 1986 World Cup.

For that matter, Charles de Gaulle could not have led France.

The following season he led France to a grand slam victory at the 1987 Five Nations.

"But I know that he has a good opportunity to lead France in the future."