5th Armored Division (France)

5e Division Blindée
Active9 July 1943 – 15 May 1962
1978 – 30 June 1992
CountryFrance France
BranchFrance French Army
TypeArmored
EngagementsWorld War II
Algerian War
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Henri Navarre
Christian de Castries
An M4 Sherman tank crosses a treadway bridge near Belfort, France, as the French drive to take this German strong point. November 20, 1944

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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