Difference between revisions of "19th Mechanized Infantry Division"
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| − | | Designation = | + | | Designation = Nineteenth Mechanized Infantry Division |
| formed = unknown | | formed = unknown | ||
| Disbanded = 2766 | | Disbanded = 2766 | ||
| Previous Designation = | | Previous Designation = | ||
| − | | Nickname = Tunnel Rats<ref name=FM:SLDFp89>Field Manual SLDF, | + | | Nickname = Tunnel Rats<ref name=FM:SLDFp89>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 89</ref> |
| Affiliation = SLDF | | Affiliation = SLDF | ||
| Parent Command = [[XXXVIII Corps (Star League)|XXXVIII Corps]] | | Parent Command = [[XXXVIII Corps (Star League)|XXXVIII Corps]] | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | In [[2764]] the Nineteenth was a part of [[XXXVIII Corps (Star League)|XXXVIII Corps]] within the [[ | + | In [[2764]] the Nineteenth was a part of [[XXXVIII Corps (Star League)|XXXVIII Corps]] within the [[Sixth Army (Star League)|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 [[New Vandenberg Uprising|Periphery Uprising]] and was subsequently destroyed during the Uprising.<ref name=SL154>''The Star League'', p. 154: "Sixth"</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| − | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the | + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Nineteenth Mechanized Infantry Division''' |
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| [[Major General]]||[[Xavier Diaz]]||[[2764]]<ref name=FM:SLDFp89/> | | [[Major General]]||[[Xavier Diaz]]||[[2764]]<ref name=FM:SLDFp89/> | ||
Revision as of 15:12, 7 April 2023
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| Nineteenth Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Formed | unknown |
| Disbanded | 2766 |
| Nickname | Tunnel Rats[1] |
| Affiliation | SLDF |
| Parent Command | XXXVIII Corps |
Contents
Overview
The Nineteenth Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
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
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Nineteenth Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Major General | Xavier Diaz | 2764[1] | |
Tactics
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
The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanized Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.