Battle Of France During the
Battle of France in May 1940, the division contained the following units:
Order of Battle (10 May 1940) The 2nd Light Mechanized Division (2e DLM) was one of the spearhead units executing the
Dyle Plan in
Belgium. Classified as an
Active Series unit, it was noted as having a "full complement of modern equipment, well trained". The division's Headquarters (HQ location:
FLEURUS (Bel.)) was commanded by
Brigade-General BOUGRAIN.
Command and Reconnaissance • Chief of Staff: Lieutenant-Colonel De BLOIS • Off. commanding the divisional transports: Major THELLEMENT • Deep Reconnaissance Regiment (*Régiment de Découverte*):
8e Régiment de Cuirassiers (8th Cuirassier Regiment)
Divisional Combat Brigades • 3rd Light Mechanized Brigade :* 13e Régiment de Dragons (13th Dragoon Regiment) :* 29e Régiment de Dragons (29th Dragoon Regiment) • 4th Light Mechanized Brigade ==References==