1st_Motorized_Infantry_Division

1st Motorised Infantry Division (France)

1st Motorised Infantry Division (France)

Military unit

The 1st Motorized Infantry Division was a division of the French Army that existed from 1939 - 1940. It was involved in the Battle of France. Although it didn't have a lot experience it was trained very well and had a lot of modern equipment.[1]

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History

The 1st Motorized Infantry Division was formed in 1939 at Anzin as a Covering Division.[2] In late 1939 the division joined the 3rd Army Corps, later the "Groupe Moliné". In mid 1940 the division was re-formed as the "1st Light Infantry Division".[2]

Organization

Structure of the division in 1940:[2][1]

References

  1. [1]
    "1re Armée Order of Battle / Ordre de bataille, 10/05/1940". france1940.free.fr. Retrieved 2019-01-22.
  2. [2]
    The Organization and Order of Battle of Militaries in World War II: Volume VI Italy and France Including the Neutral Countries of San Marino, Vatican City (Holy See), Andorra, and Monaco. p. 399.
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