3rd Light Mechanized Division (France)
# 3rd Light Mechanized Division (France)

The 3rd Light Mechanized Division (French: 3e Division Légère Mécanique, 3e DLM) was a French Army division active during World War II.

## History

### Second World War

**Battle Of France**

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

* 5th Light Mechanized Armoured Brigade
   * 1st Cuirassier Armoured Regiment
   * 2nd Cuirassier Armoured Regiment
* 6th Light Mechanized Infantry Brigade
   * 11th Dragoon Mechanized Infantry Regiment
   * 12th Cuirassier Reconnaissance Cavalry Regiment
* 76th Mechanized Artillery Regiment

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