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Charles de Gaulle had a narrow escape.
de Gaulle and his wife on board Citroen DS 19.
New Delhi: As the new Citroën C5 Aircross SUV is all set to make its debut in the Indian market, an interesting trivial of how Former President of France Charles de Gaulle had once survived an assassination bid onboard a Citroën vehicle.
Several assassination bids were attempted on President Charles de Gaulle. However, this particular story dates back to 1962, when President Charles de Gaulle was on board his presidential automobile Citroen DS 19 a.k.a “La Deesse” (The Goddess). He was targeted for assassination by the Organisation armée secrète (OAS), in retaliation for his Algerian initiatives.