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1st Light Mechanized Division (France)

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The French 1st Light Mechanized Division (1re Division Légère Mécanique) was a French Army formation during World War II.

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

  • 1 Light Mechanized Brigade
  • 2 Light Mechanized Brigade
  • 74 Artillery Regiment

It was an active division which existed during peacetime.