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The 2nd Moroccan Division was an infantry division of the French African Army which took part in the First World War in 1918-1919.
| 2nd Moroccan Division | |
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Soldiers of the 2nd Moroccan Division dip their flag in the Rhine on 21 November 1918
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| Active | August 1918 - March 1919 |
| Country |  France |
| Allegiance | France |
| Branch | French Army |
| Type | Infantry Division |
| Role | Infantry |
| Engagements |
Hundred Days Offensive |
The 2nd Moroccan Division was created on 4 August 1918, following the dissolution of the 65th Infantry Division, and was commanded by General Louis Pierre M Antoine Modelon.
The division participated in the Second Battle of the Somme and advanced towards the Quennevières and Puisaleine farms. On 26 August, it advanced further towards Crécy-au-Mont, crossing the Ailette river and pushing towards the Hindenburg line until 5 September. It then took part in the End offensive and advanced into Germany after the Armistice, reaching the Rhine on 21 November 1918.
On 25 March 1919, the Division was disbanded.