6th Armoured Brigade (France)
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6th Light Armoured Division
6th Light Armoured Brigade
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| Country | France |
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French Army French Foreign Legion |
| Type | Light Armour Brigade |
| Role | motorised infantry |
| Size | ~7,500 (including Legionnaires) |
| Part of | 3rd Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Nîmes |
| Nickname(s) | Division Daguet |
| Motto(s) | Vite, fort et bien ("Swiftly, Powerfully and Well") |
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6th Light Armoured Division |
6th Light Armoured Division
6th Light Armoured Brigade
6th Light Armoured Division
Koweït 1990–1991
6th Light Armoured Brigade
The 6th Light Armoured Brigade (French: 6e Brigade Légère Blindée, 6e BLB) one of the eight inter-arm brigades which are at the disposition of the Commandement de la force d'action terrestre. The headquarters of the brigade is situated in Nîmes. The brigade is capable of deploying to any exterior theatre of operation while delivering fire power, agility, and mobility.
The brigade is heir to the 6th Cavalry Division (French: 6e Division de cavalerie ) of 1914, the 6th Light Cavalry Division of 1940 (French: 6e Division Légère de Cavalerie), the 6th Armoured Division of Compiègne (1951-1957) (French: 6e Division Blindée de Compiègne) and the 6th Armoured Division of Strasbourg (1977-1984) (French: 6e Division Blindée de Strasbourg).
Following the reforms of the French Army in 1999, the division was renamed the 6th Light Armoured Brigade (French: 6e Brigade Légère Blindée, 6e B.L.B).
In 1984, the unit was named 6th Light Armoured Division 6e DLB and was part of the Rapid Action Force (1984-1999). The division then was formed of 7 regiments, 5 professionals out which 3 are part of the French Foreign Legion:
Strong with the French Foreign Legion and Troupes de Marine consisting of 6000 service personnel with 2100 wheeled vehicles, this brigade is composed of the following 6 regiments and one transmission company:
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