5th Light Cavalry Division (France)

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.

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. 484.
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. 481.