The 3rd Light Mechanized Division () was a

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division active during

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World War 2

Battle Of France

During the Battle of France in May 1940 the

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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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