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 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

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