1st Armoured Division (France, 1940)
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Not to be confused with 1st Armoured Division (France).
The 1st Armoured Division (French: 1re Division Cuirassée, 1re DCR) is a unit of the French Army formed during World War II that took part in the May-June 1940 Battle of France.
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1st Armoured Division | |
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1re Division Cuirassée | |
Active | January - August 1940 |
Country | France |
Branch | French Army |
Type | Armoured Division |
Role | Armoured warfare |
Garrison/HQ | Châlons-en-Champagne |
Motto(s) | J'en suis (I am in) |
Engagements | World War II |
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