Light cavalry divisions (DLC, Division Légère de Cavalerie) List of French divisions in World War II
laffly truck used motorized forces amr 35 light tanks part horse , part motorized; part of cavalry arm in 1940. cavalry divisions (dc) renamed light divisions (dl) in february 1940 , light cavalry divisions (dlc) in march 1940. they supplied renault amr 33s more 35s , hotchkiss h35s. 1st light cavalry division. active 1st cavalry division @ start of war , mobilized on 22 august 1939 in various towns in france first command post @ marle. division became 1st light division on 10 february 1940 , 1st light cavalry division on 3 march. campaigns: battle of meuse , battle of north. division had large elements captured 19 may. survivors reorganized 4th dlm 10 june. final command post @ rues-des-vignes (vinchy). subordination: 9th army. 2nd light cavalry division. active 2nd cavalry division @ start of war , mobilized on 22 august 1939 in lunéville. division became 2nd light division on 10 february 1940 , 2nd light cavalry division 5 march. campaigns: battle of meuse, meuse front, somme front ...
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