15th Military Division | |
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Active | December 1940 - November 1942 |
Disbanded | 27 November 1942 |
Country | Vichy France |
Branch | Vichy French Army |
Type | Infantry |
Role | Military Garrison and Infantry |
Size | Division |
Garrison/HQ | Marseille |
Engagements | World War II |
The 15th Military Division ( French: 15e Division Militaire) also known as the 15th Military Region ( French: 15e Région Militaire) [1] was an infantry formation of division-size of the Armistice Army that was active during World War II. The division's headquarters was in Marseille. [2] [3] This division was subordinated to the 1st Group of Military Divisions. [4]
The 15th Military Division was formed on 12 September 1940. [5] On 8 November 1942 at 15:00, just before Case Anton, the 15th Military Division positioned themselves for battle. [6] Like the rest of the Army of Vichy France, this division, except for the Garde, was demobilized on 27 November 1942. [3]
The 15th Military Division's Order of Battle was such: [2] [3] [7]
The following Departemental Military Commands (French: Commandant Militaire du Département) were under the 15th Military Division: [2]
Numerous Military District Commands (French: Commandement du District Militaire) of these places were subordinated to the 15th Military Division: [2]
The 15th Military Division had two training grounds, namely those at Carpiagne and Garrigues. [2]
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