9th Motorized Division
The French 9th Motorized Division originally known as the 9th Infantry Division, was a French Army division active during World War I, World War II and the Algerian War.[1]
| 9th Motorized Division | |
|---|---|
| 9e division d'infanterie motorisée | |
Unit insignia | |
| Active | 1873 - 1962 |
| Country | France |
| Branch | French Army |
| Type | Motorized infantry |
| Engagements | World War I World War II Algerian War Cold War |
World War 2
Battle Of France
During the Battle of France in May 1940, the division contained the following units:
- 13th Infantry Regiment
- 95th Infantry Regiment
- 131st Infantry Regiment
- 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion
- 30th Artillery Regiment
- 230th Artillery Regiment
The division was an active division which had existed during peacetime. It was a fully motorized infantry division.
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