of Germany. The French regiments that participated in those operations were understrength units incorporating FFI elements: the 50th and 158th Regiments of the French 23rd Infantry Division (known as Division de marche Oléron), in conjunction with the French 2nd Armored Division and other elements. References Western European Campaign (1944–1945) Conflicts in 1945 1945 in France La Rochelle Encirclements in World War II fr:Poche de Royan et de la pointe de Grave