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When Charles de Gaulle returned to power in 1958, he didn’t just reclaim the presidency: he chose his vehicle with the same precision he brought to the battlefield. This excerpt traces the General’s deep connection with the Citroën Traction and DS, two revolutionary cars that became inseparable from his image and his survival. From unarmored elegance to cutting-edge hydraulic suspension, these machines were more than transportation, they were political symbols, engineering marvels, and even shields against bullets. At the heart of this journey: one assassination attempt, 187 bullets, and a DS 19 that refused to die. Documentary: The Wheels of Power - History of Official Cars Director: Jessy Picard Production: TV presse (2017) #documentary #freedocumentary #documentaries #engine #citroen #hydraulics #suspension #mechanics #automotive #innovation #design #president #france #survival #ambush #bulletproof #technology #classiccars #vintagecar #engineering #statecar #armored #traction #ds19