2nd Armored Division (France)
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2nd Armored Division (France)
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The French 2nd Armored Division, commanded by General Philippe Leclerc, fought during the final phases of World War II in the Western Front for the liberation of France. The division was formed around a core of units that had fought in the North African campaign, and re-organized into a light armored division in 1943.
The division embarked in April 1944 and shipped to various ports in Britain. On 29 July 1944, bound for France, the division embarked at Southampton. During combat in 1944, the div
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Formation of the French Army (1943–1999)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2nd_Armored_Division_(France)
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2006-03-30T00:33:32Z
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2024-08-29T17:44:43Z
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