5th Light Cavalry Division (France)

The French 5th Light Cavalry Division was a French Army formation during World War II. It was led by Lieut. General Baron Subervie.

During the Battle of France in May 1940 the division contained the following units:


 * 6th Cavalry Brigade
 * 15th Light Mechanized Brigade
 * 78th Artillery Regiment

It was a newly formed division.