5th Light Cavalry Division (France)
# 5th Light Cavalry Division (France)

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

## World War 2

### Battle Of France

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

* 6th Cavalry Brigade
   * 11th Cuirassier Regiment
   * 12th Chasseurs a Cheval Regiment
* 15th Light Mechanized Brigade
   * 5th Armoured Car Regiment
   * 15th Mechanized Dragoon Regiment
* 78th Artillery Regiment

It was a newly formed division.

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