2nd Light Mechanized Division (France)

The 2nd Light Mechanized Division was a French Army division active during the World [War II|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:

The 2nd Light Mechanized Division was one of the spearhead units executing the Dyle Plan in Belgium. Classified as an Active Series unit, it was noted as having a "full complement of modern equipment, well trained".
The division's Headquarters was commanded by Brigade-General BOUGRAIN.

Command and Reconnaissance

Chief of Staff: Lieutenant-Colonel De BLOIS
Off. commanding the divisional transports: Major THELLEMENT
Deep Reconnaissance Regiment : ''8e Régiment de Cuirassiers''

Divisional Combat Brigades

3rd Light Mechanized Brigade
4th Light Mechanized Brigade

Artillery, Engineers, and Signals

Artillery:Engineers :

''Signals :''