By the emphasis of his words, there was little doubt that de Gaulle’s own personal choice was the third, that of “association”. To the F.L.N. de Gaulle renewed his year-old offer of the paix des braves, adding an assurance of “unhindered return” on the path towards self-determination.

Horne, Alistair, A Savage War of Peace- Alge…, loc. 1054