5th Light Cavalry Division (France)

5th Light Cavalry Division (France)

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

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

*6 Cavalry Brigade
*15 Light Mechanized Brigade
*78 Artillery Regiment

It was a newly formed division.


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