2nd Light Mechanized Division (France)

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.

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 Battle of France

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

1. 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.
2. 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.