The 2nd Light Mechanized Division (French: 2e Division Légère Mécanique, 2e DLM) was a French Army division active during the Second World War. It was created in 1937.
Second World War
Battle Of France
During the Battle of France in May 1940, the division contained the following units:[1]
- 3rd Light Mechanized Brigade[2]
- 13th Dragoon Armoured Regiment
- 29th Dragoon Armoured Regiment
- 4th Light Mechanized Brigade[2]
- 4th Dragoon Mechanized Infantry Regiment
- 8th Cuirassier Reconnaissance Cavalry Regiment
- 71st Artillery Regiment
References
- ^ The Organization and Order of Battle of Militaries in World War II: Volume VI Italy and France Including the Neutral Countries of San Marino, Vatican City (Holy See), Andorra, and Monaco. p. 448.
- ^ a b The Organization and Order of Battle of Militaries in World War II: Volume VI Italy and France Including the Neutral Countries of San Marino, Vatican City (Holy See), Andorra, and Monaco. p. 480.