Difference between revisions of "179th Mechanized Infantry Division"

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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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==Officers==
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 179th Mechanized Infantry Division'''
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==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
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[[Category:Star League Defense Force Commands|Mechanized Infantry Division, 0179th]]
 
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Revision as of 06:30, 18 July 2019

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Overview

The 179th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History

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

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 179th Mechanized Infantry Division

Tactics

The Mechanised 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 Mechanised Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 The Star League, p. 158, "Twentieth"
  2. The Star League, p. 133

Bibliography