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| 1943, March 15 |
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| Gen. Henri Giraud, successor to Darlan as head of the French government in North Africa, declared that legislation passed since 1940 was without effect, restored representative government, and promised that France itself would regain the right of self-determination after victory. | 1 |
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| May |
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| Various groups in the French resistance, including the principal political parties and trade unions, agreed to the creation of a National Resistance Council, under the leadership of Jean Moulin. The underground paramilitary forces were also united under a single command and were given the label French Forces of the Interior. These guerrilla units were already beginning to play an effective role, especially in railroad sabotage. | 2 |
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| June 4 |
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| A Committee of National Liberation was formed, including both Gen. de Gaulle and Gen. Giraud. It was recognized by the Allies on Aug. 24. | 3 |
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