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2nd Light Mechanized Division (France)

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2nd Light Mechanized Division
2e division légère mécanique
Active1937 – 16 July 1940
Country France
TypeMechanized Infantry
SizeDivision
Garrison/HQLyon (1937)
Melun (1939)
EngagementsWorld War II

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.

Second World War

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Battle Of France

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During the Battle of France in May 1940, the division contained the following units:[1]

References

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  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. ^ a b 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.