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5th Light Cavalry Division (France)

The French 5th Light Cavalry Division (5e Division Légère de Cavalerie) was a French Army division active during World War II.

World War II

Battle of France

The 5th Light Cavalry Division (5e DLC) was a newly formed unit (Nouvelle Formation) created in early 1940. It was part of the French Second Army commanded by Général Charles Huntziger in May 1940. The division was commanded by Général de Division Jacques Chanoine.

The division was noted to have new equipment, but suffered a shortfall of 200 horses, which was compensated by converting two squadrons into cycling units.

Organization (10 May 1940)

The division's headquarters (HQ) was located at Bazeilles on 10 May 1940. The organization was as follows:

Attached Units

On 10 May 1940, the following units were temporarily attached to the 5e DLC (Groupement DE BOUILLON):

  • 12e GRCA (from the Xe CA)
  • 60e GRDI (from the 71e DI)
  • 64e GRDI (from the 55e DI)
  • III/12e RZ (from the 3e DINA)
  • I/295e RI (from the 55e DI)

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