Why was de Gaulle compared to Napoleon Bonaparte? Why did Great Britain develop more slowly

Why was de Gaulle compared to Napoleon Bonaparte? Why did Great Britain develop more slowly than Germany and France?

De Gaulle was often compared to Napoleon, because he was also the general who led the French state. That is, a successful military career in France made it possible to subsequently lead the country. As for Great Britain, its development was slower than in neighboring France and Germany, due to the peculiarities of British political life. There was a confrontation between the two parties – the Conservative and the Labor Party – which was reflected in the development of the country. Less attention was paid to foreign policy; the country entered the EEC only in 1973.