Following the Armistice of 22 June 1940 (), the African units which rallied to Free France () were organized by général de Gaulle in "Marching Battalions" principally in the 1st Free French Division (). The 1st Marching Regiment of Moroccan Spahis (), created on 24 September 1942, was the first "Marching Regiment" of Free France. The "Marching Regiment of Tchad", created in July 1943 from the Senegalese Tirailleurs of Tchad, was the first "Regiment" of Free France, and illustrated capability at Kufra () until Germany. Due to these "Faits d'armes", this regiment was the only marching regiment which was not dissolved after the Liberation and which still is active under the respective designation.