French 68th Infantry Division

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The French 68th Infantry Division was a French Army formation during World War II.

During the Battle of France in May 1940, the division contained the following units:

  • 224 Infantry Regiment
  • 225 Infantry Regiment
  • 341 Infantry Regiment
  • 59 Reconnaissance Battalion
  • 89 Artillery Regiment
  • 289 Artillery Regiment

It was a Series B Reserve division containing older reservists. The division was used to defend the North French Coast.