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== History ==
 
== History ==
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The Tenth Army was one of only two [[SLDF]] Armies to be commanded by an [[Admiral]] in [[2765]], rather than a [[General]]. Based around the Army Headquarters on [[Cirebon]], the Tenth Army was a standard model Army and was responsible for the rimward sectors of the [[Free Worlds League]]. Historically, the Tenth Army had chosen not to work directly with the Free Worlds League government but rather to build a close relationship with the provincial authorities in the [[Principality of Regulus]] and the [[Duchy of Andurien]]; this proved to be a much more productive relationship, and when the Tenth Army was deployed into the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] in response to the [[Periphery Uprising]] it received a considerable degree of logistical support from the [[Free Worlds League Military]]. Despite that support, the Tenth would take moderate to heavy losses during the two-year campaign in the [[Periphery]], losing 8 Divisions and 2 Independent Regiments.<ref name="H:LoTv1p43">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 43, "Tenth Army"</ref>
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The Tenth Army was one of only two [[SLDF]] armies to be commanded by an [[admiral]] in [[2765]], rather than a [[general]]. Based around the Army Headquarters on [[Cirebon]], the Tenth Army was a standard model army and responsible for the rimward sectors of the [[Free Worlds League]]. Historically, the Tenth Army had chosen not to work directly with the Free Worlds League government, but rather to build a close relationship with the provincial authorities in the [[Principality of Regulus]] and the [[Duchy of Andurien]]; this proved to be a much more productive relationship, and when the Tenth Army was deployed into the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] in response to the [[Periphery Uprising]], it received a considerable degree of logistical support from the [[Free Worlds League Military]]. Despite that support, the Tenth would take moderate to heavy losses during the two-year campaign, losing eight divisions and two independent regiments.<ref name="H:LoTv1p43">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 43, "Tenth Army"</ref>
  
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The Tenth formed the first wave of reinforcement sent to quell the uprising in the Magistracy of Canopus, their main task was to relieve the defenders of the besieged forts in 2765. As they moved forward they were struck by the Secret Army and only further troops arriving prevented disaster. As the campaign progressed in theatre commander Joan Brandt ordered the Tenth along with the Ninth Army to push deeper into the Magistracy in order to isolate the capital, by 2767 plans were underway to capture [[Canopus]] when General Kerensky ordered a cessation of hostilities.<ref name="H:LoTv1p95">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 95, "The Magistracy Campaign"</ref>
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Prior to the [[Amaris Civil War]], the Tenth Army dealt with the many pirates, smugglers, and other border jumpers trying to capitalize on the confusion of the [[Phony War]]. The Tenth was the only army in the [[Free Worlds League Military Region]] that could respond rapidly to these conflicts; however, the [[Star_League_Defense_Force#High|High Command]] held concerns that the army's four component corps could be overwhelmed. Given that the Tenth Army had to defend the borders between the Free Worlds League, [[Capellan Confederation]], Magistracy of Canopus, and the Periphery, these concerns were understandable. The Tenth Army worked with the [[7th Fleet (SLDF)|7th Fleet]].<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 125</ref>
  
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During [[Operation CHIEFTAIN]] the Tenth formed part of the Seventeenth Army Group.<ref name="H:LoTv1p120">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 120, "Operation Chieftain: SLDF Order of Battle"</ref>
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The Tenth formed the first wave of reinforcement sent to quell the uprising in the Magistracy of Canopus in [[2765]]; their main task was to relieve the defenders of the besieged forts. As they moved forward, they were struck by the [[Secret Army]] and only further arriving troops prevented disaster. As the campaign progressed in-theater, commander [[Joan Brandt]] ordered the Tenth, along with the [[9th Army (Star League)|Ninth]], to push deeper into the Magistracy to isolate the capital. By [[2767]], plans were underway to capture [[Canopus]] when General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] ordered a cessation of hostilities.<ref name="H:LoTv1p95">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 95, "The Magistracy Campaign"</ref>
  
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Prior to the [[Amaris Civil War]] the Tenth Army was dealing with the many pirates, smugglers, and other border jumpers who wanted to capitalize on the confusion of the [[Phony War]]. The Tenth was the only Army in the Free Worlds League Military Region that could respond rapidly to these conflicts, but the High Command held concerns that the four component Corps could be overwhelmed. Given that the Tenth Army had to defend the borders between the Free Worlds League, Capellan Confederation, Magistracy of Canopus, and the Periphery, these concerns were understandable. The Tenth Army worked with the [[7th Fleet (SLDF)|7th Fleet]].<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 125</ref>
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During [[Operation CHIEFTAIN]], the Tenth formed part of the [[17th Army Group (Star League)|Seventeenth Army Group]].<ref name="H:LoTv1p120">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 120, "Operation Chieftain: SLDF Order of Battle"</ref>
  
 
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== Corps of the Tenth Army ==
 
== Corps of the Tenth Army ==

Revision as of 17:26, 28 June 2021

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Tenth Army
Affiliation Star League
Parent Command Second Army Group (2764)[1]
Twelfth Army Group (2766)[2]
Seventeenth Army Group (2772)[3]

The Star League Defense Forces Tenth Army was assigned to operations within the Free Worlds League Military Region.[4]

History

The Tenth Army was one of only two SLDF armies to be commanded by an admiral in 2765, rather than a general. Based around the Army Headquarters on Cirebon, the Tenth Army was a standard model army and responsible for the rimward sectors of the Free Worlds League. Historically, the Tenth Army had chosen not to work directly with the Free Worlds League government, but rather to build a close relationship with the provincial authorities in the Principality of Regulus and the Duchy of Andurien; this proved to be a much more productive relationship, and when the Tenth Army was deployed into the Magistracy of Canopus in response to the Periphery Uprising, it received a considerable degree of logistical support from the Free Worlds League Military. Despite that support, the Tenth would take moderate to heavy losses during the two-year campaign, losing eight divisions and two independent regiments.[5]

Prior to the Amaris Civil War, the Tenth Army dealt with the many pirates, smugglers, and other border jumpers trying to capitalize on the confusion of the Phony War. The Tenth was the only army in the Free Worlds League Military Region that could respond rapidly to these conflicts; however, the High Command held concerns that the army's four component corps could be overwhelmed. Given that the Tenth Army had to defend the borders between the Free Worlds League, Capellan Confederation, Magistracy of Canopus, and the Periphery, these concerns were understandable. The Tenth Army worked with the 7th Fleet.[6]

The Tenth formed the first wave of reinforcement sent to quell the uprising in the Magistracy of Canopus in 2765; their main task was to relieve the defenders of the besieged forts. As they moved forward, they were struck by the Secret Army and only further arriving troops prevented disaster. As the campaign progressed in-theater, commander Joan Brandt ordered the Tenth, along with the Ninth, to push deeper into the Magistracy to isolate the capital. By 2767, plans were underway to capture Canopus when General Aleksandr Kerensky ordered a cessation of hostilities.[7]

During Operation CHIEFTAIN, the Tenth formed part of the Seventeenth Army Group.[8]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the Tenth Army (Star League)
Admiral Agathe Feuntiaume 2765[5]

Tactics

Different for each subordinate unit.

Corps of the Tenth Army

2765

2772

Composition History

2765

2772

  • 3 BattleMech Divisions[3]
  • 7 Infantry Divisions[3]
  • 2 Independent Regiments[3]

References

  1. ↑ Field Manual: SLDF, p. 136, "Tenth Army"
  2. ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 95, "The Magistracy Campaign"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 120-121, "Operation CHIEFTAIN Star League Defense Forces Order of Battle"
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 The Star League, p. 143, "Tenth Army"
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 43, "Tenth Army"
  6. ↑ Field Manual: SLDF, p. 125
  7. ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 95, "The Magistracy Campaign"
  8. ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 120, "Operation Chieftain: SLDF Order of Battle"

Bibliography

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