French 101st Infantry Division

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The French 101st Infantry Division was a French Army formation during World War II.

During the Battle of France in May 1940 the division was made up of the following units:

  • 84 Fortress Infantry Regiment
  • 87 Fortress Infantry Regiment
  • 161 Artillery Regiment

It was a Series B reserve division containing older reservists. It was a Fortress Division meant to defend the French border with Belgium.