3rd Light Mechanized Division (France)

The 3rd Light Mechanized Division was a French Army division active during World [War II].

History

Second World War

Battle Of France

During the Battle of France in May 1940 the division contained the following units:

5th Light Mechanized Armoured Brigade
*1st [Cuirassier Regiment (France)|1st Cuirassier Armoured Regiment]
*2nd Cuirassier Armoured Regiment
6th Light Mechanized Infantry Brigade
*11th Dragoon Mechanized Infantry Regiment
*12th Cuirassier Reconnaissance Cavalry Regiment
76th Mechanized Artillery Regiment