5th Motorized Division (France)

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The French 5th Motorized Division was a French Army division active during World War II.

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World War 2

Battle Of France

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

The division was an active division which had existed during peacetime. It was a fully motorized Infantry Division.


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