5th Armored Division (France)
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| 5e Division Blindée | |
|---|---|
| Active | 9 July 1943 - 15 May 1962 1978 - 31 June 1992 |
| Country | France |
| Branch | French Army |
| Type | Armored |
| Engagements | World War II Algerian War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Henri Navarre |
The 5th Armored Division (French: 5e Division Blindée, 5e DB) was an armored division of the French Army that fought in World War II and the Algerian War. It was also active in Germany during the Cold War.
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[edit] History
[edit] World War II
The division is formed on 1 May 1943 under the command of General de Vernejoul. It was initially the 2nd Armored Division, but renamed the 5th Armored Division on 9 July.
[edit] Cold War
[edit] Germany
The 5th Armored Division is stationed in Germany; its HQ is in Landau, Palatinate.
[edit] Algeria
The division leaves Germany for Algeria on 1 April 1956, but leaves some units in Palatinate, Germany.
[edit] Germany
The division is recreated in 1978 at Landau, Germany as a part of the II French Corps (Baden-Baden). The French Army in Germany is drastically reduced after the end of the Cold War; the 5th Armored Division is dissolved in 31 June 1992.
