1st Light Cavalry Division (France)
The French 1st Light Cavalry Division was a French Army division active during World War II. The 1st Light Cavalry Division was formed alongside the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Light Cavalry Divisions in February 1940.
History
Second World War
Battle Of France
During the Battle of France in May 1940 the division contained the following units:- Chief of Staff, 1st Light Division
- Components:
- *11th Light Mechanized Infantry Brigade '
- **1st Armoured Car Regiment '
- **5th Mechanized Dragoon Regiment '
- *2nd Cavalry Brigade '
- **1st Cavalry Regiment '
- **19th Dragoon Regiment '
- *75th Divisionary Light Cavalry Artillery Regiment