Difference between revisions of "124th Mechanized Infantry Division"
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==History== | ==History== | ||
− | In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[XXII Corps (Star League)|XXII Corps]], [[ | + | In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[XXII Corps (Star League)|XXII Corps]], [[Fourteenth Army (Star League)|Fourteenth Army]], to District 1 of the [[Draconis Combine Military Region]] and then transferred to District 3 by [[2765]], to take part in the [[Periphery Uprising]].<ref name=SL147>''The Star League'', p. 147: "Fourteenth"</ref> The 124th was destroyed during the [[Hegemony Campaign]].<ref name=SL147/> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== |
Revision as of 23:55, 6 April 2023
124th Mechanized Infantry Division | |
Nickname | Hell on Wheels[1] |
Affiliation | Star League |
Parent Command | XXII Corps |
The 124th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764, the unit was assigned, as a part of the XXII Corps, Fourteenth Army, to District 1 of the Draconis Combine Military Region and then transferred to District 3 by 2765, to take part in the Periphery Uprising.[2] The 124th was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[2]
Officers
Rank | Name | Command | |
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Commanding Officers of the 124th Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
Major General | Christian von Conrad | 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.[3]