The French 5th Light Cavalry Division was a French Army division active during World War II. It was led by Lieut. General Baron Subervie. World War 2 Battle Of France During the Battle of France in May 1940 the division contained the following units: 6th Cavalry Brigade 11th Cuirassier Regiment 12th Chasseurs a Cheval Regiment 15th Light Mechanized Brigade 5th Armoured Car Regiment 15th Mechanized Dragoon Regiment 78th Artillery Regiment It was a newly formed division. References 5 Cavalry divisions of France