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Citroën’s 1931–32 Central Asia Expedition: Half-Track Documentary

From April 1931 to February 1932, Citroën launched one of the most daring automotive expeditions in history: La Croisière Jaune (The Yellow Cruise). Forty men and fourteen Citroën half-tracks set out to connect the Mediterranean to the China Sea, retracing the legendary Silk Road once traveled by Marco Polo. Divided into two groups—the Pamir group departing from Beirut, and the China group departing from Beijing—they crossed deserts, rivers, and the Himalayas before meeting in Xinjiang. This documentary recounts: The epic 12,000 km route from Beirut to Beijing Citroën’s specially designed Kégresse half-tracks Encounters with deserts, floods, snow, and bandits Life in camp, from telescopic radio masts to makeshift bridges The meeting of East and West during a time of exploration 🎥 A rare glimpse into one of Citroën’s most extraordinary adventures, following in the footsteps of Marco Polo and securing its place in world history. Learn more at tbauoto.org #Citroen #YellowCruise #AutomotiveHistory #SilkRoad #Expedition