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| − | | | + | | Disbanded = 2765 |
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| − | + | | Affiliation = SLDF | |
| + | | Parent Command = [[XLVII Corps (Star League)|XLVII Corps]] | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The '''179th Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army. | The '''179th Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
In [[2764]] the 179th was a part of [[XLVII Corps (Star League)|LXV Corps]] within the [[20th Army (Star League)|Twentieth Army]] and was assigned to the [[Periphery Military Region]].<ref name=SL158>''The Star League'', p. 158, "Twentieth"</ref> The 179th was destroyed during the [[New Vandenberg Uprising|Periphery Uprising]] in [[2765]].<ref name=SL158/> | In [[2764]] the 179th was a part of [[XLVII Corps (Star League)|LXV Corps]] within the [[20th Army (Star League)|Twentieth Army]] and was assigned to the [[Periphery Military Region]].<ref name=SL158>''The Star League'', p. 158, "Twentieth"</ref> The 179th was destroyed during the [[New Vandenberg Uprising|Periphery Uprising]] in [[2765]].<ref name=SL158/> | ||
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| + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 179th Mechanized Infantry Division''' | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The | + | 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== | ==Composition History== | ||
| − | The Division comprised two Brigades of | + | The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanized Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.<ref name="SLp133">''The Star League'', p. 133</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[The Star League]]'' | * ''[[The Star League]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:Star League Defense Force Commands|Mechanized Infantry Division, 0179th]] | + | [[Category:Star League Defense Force Commands - Mechanized Infantry Division|Mechanized Infantry Division, 0179th]] |
Latest revision as of 11:42, 11 November 2023
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| 179th Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Formed | unknown |
| Disbanded | 2765 |
| Nickname | n/a |
| Affiliation | SLDF |
| Parent Command | XLVII Corps |
Contents
Overview[edit]
The 179th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History[edit]
In 2764 the 179th was a part of LXV Corps within the Twentieth Army and was assigned to the Periphery Military Region.[1] The 179th was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising in 2765.[1]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 179th Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
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.[2]