68th Infantry Division (France)

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The 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:

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

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

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