2nd Armoured Brigade (France)
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| 2ème Brigade Blindée | |
|---|---|
 Badge of the 2nd DB, ancestor to the 2nd BB |
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| Active | 1999 - |
| Country | France |
| Branch | French Army |
| Type | Armour |
| Size | 6 200 men |
| Part of | CFAT |
| Garrison/HQ | Orléans |
| Motto | Ne me dites pas que c'est impossible ! ("Do not tell me it is impossible!") |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Général Leclerc |
The 2nd Armoured Brigade (French: 2e Brigade Blindée, 2e BB) is an armoured unit of the French Army. It is heir to the honours and traditions of the 2nd Armoured Division commanded by Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque.
The reorganisation of the French Army in 1999 transformed the 2nd Armoured Division to the 2nd Armoured Brigade.
[edit] Composition
- 6th-12th Cuirassier Regiment
- Tchad March Regiment
- 16th Chasseur Battalion
- 13th Engineer Regiment
- 1st Marine Artillery Regiment
