194th Mechanized Infantry Division

Star League Logo.png
194th Mechanized Infantry Division
Formed unknown
Nickname The Crusader Division[1]
Affiliation SLDF
Parent Command III Corps


Overview[edit]

The 194th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History[edit]

In 2764 the 194th was a part of III Corps within the Eighth Army and was assigned to District 1 of the Free Worlds League Military Region. In response to the Periphery Uprising the 194th was transferred to District 2 of the LCMR by 2765.[2] The 194th survived the Uprising and the Hegemony Campaign and followed General Aleksandr Kerensky on the Exodus in 2784.[2]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 194th Mechanized Infantry Division
Major General Terrance Denmon 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.[3]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Field Manual SLDF, 107
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 141, "Eighth"
  3. The Star League, p. 133

Bibliography[edit]