19th Mechanized Infantry Division
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| Nineteenth Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Formed | unknown |
| Disbanded | 2766 |
| Nickname | Tunnel Rats[1] |
| Affiliation | SLDF |
| Parent Command | XXXVIII Corps |
Contents
Overview[edit]
The Nineteenth Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History[edit]
In 2764 the Nineteenth was a part of XXXVIII Corps within the Sixth Army and was assigned to District 2 of the Capellan Confederation Military Region. The Nineteenth was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery in 2765 in response to the Periphery Uprising and was subsequently destroyed during the Uprising.[2]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Nineteenth Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Major General | Xavier Diaz | 2764[1] | |
Tactics[edit]
The Mechanized Infantry Divisions of the Star League were used offensively to exploit gaps in the enemy front created by the BattleMech Divisions. They also bore the brunt of defensive actions.
Composition History[edit]
The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanized Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.