On 13 March 1942 the division was officially disbanded to provide replacements and reinforcements for other units.

Its primary task was to provide heavy fire support for infantry units fighting in urban areas.

The mission was to provide air defense for the bomber and anti-submarine units that had been assembled there.

The 117th was then broken up to provide reinforcements for several other Canadian units in France.

The old Principate auxilia regiments provided the basis for units at all three grades.

Urban settings give a traditional 1930s view of housing and office buildings that provide extra protection for units that are guarding them.

The remnants of the division were disbanded on 9 February 1942 to provide replacements for other cavalry units assigned to the front.

Covered concrete pads can provide shelter for units training in the area who do not wish to deal with sleeping in the field.

They will provide security for American units carrying out search and rescue operations needed once ground combat gets under way.

Historically the human body has been used to provide the basis for units of length.