4th Armored Division (France, 1940)
| 4th Armored Division | |
|---|---|
| 4e division cuirassée | |
Insignia of the division | |
| Active | 10 May 1940 – 26 June 1940 |
| Country | France |
| Type | Armored |
| Engagements | Second World War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Charles De Gaulle Pierre Jules de la Font |
The 4th Armored Division (French: 4e Division cuirassée (4e DCr)) was a short-lived armoured unit of the French Army. Formed on 10 May 1940 on the battlefield, it comprised mainly tank battalions. It fought without interruption for forty days and was initially commanded by Charles de Gaulle.