5th Light Cavalry Division (France) explained

The French 5th Light Cavalry Division was a French Army division active during World War II. It was led by Lieut. General Baron Subervie.

World War 2

Battle Of France

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

• 6th Cavalry Brigade^[1]
  • 11th Cuirassier Regiment
  • 12th Chasseurs a Cheval Regiment
• 15th Light Mechanized Brigade^[2]
  • 5th Armoured Car Regiment
  • 15th Mechanized Dragoon Regiment
• 78th Artillery Regiment

It was a newly formed division.

Notes and References

1. Book: 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. 484.
2. Book: 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. 481.