Difference between revisions of "179th Mechanized Infantry Division"
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| parent formation = [[XLVII Corps (Star League)|LXV Corps]] | | parent formation = [[XLVII Corps (Star League)|LXV Corps]] | ||
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| unitname = 179th Mechanized Infantry Division | | unitname = 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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| + | ==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. | ||
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| + | ==Composition History== | ||
| + | The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanised Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.<ref name="SLp133">''The Star League'', p. 133</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 15:38, 30 July 2016
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]
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]