| 2nd Light Mechanized Division | |
|---|---|
| 2e division légère mécanique | |
 | |
| Active | 1937 – 16 July 1940 |
| Country |  France |
| Type | Mechanized Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Lyon (1937) Melun (1939) |
| Engagements | World War II |
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.
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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.
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