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| − | + | | Nickname = The Summit of Chara Division | |
| + | | Affiliation = [[Star League]] | ||
| + | | Parent Command = [[XXIX Corps (Star League)|XXIX Corps]] | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The '''215th Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army. | The '''215th Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | In [[2764]] the 215th was a part of [[XXIX Corps (Star League)|XXIX Corps]] within the [[2nd Army (Star League)|Second Army]] and was assigned to District 1 of the [[Federated Suns Military Region]]. The 215th was then transferred to District 2 of the FSMR in [[2765]] as a part of the response to the [[Periphery Uprising]].<ref name=SL150>''The Star League'', p. 150, "Second"</ref> The 215th was destroyed during the [[Hegemony Campaign]].<ref name=SL150/> | + | In [[2764]], the 215th was stationed on [[Farwell]]<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 252, "SLDF - Federated Suns Military Command Map"</ref>, as a part of [[XXIX Corps (Star League)|XXIX Corps]] within the [[2nd Army (Star League)|Second Army]] and was assigned to District 1 of the [[Federated Suns Military Region]]. The 215th was then transferred to District 2 of the FSMR in [[2765]] as a part of the response to the [[Periphery Uprising]].<ref name=SL150>''The Star League'', p. 150, "Second"</ref> The 215th was destroyed during the [[Hegemony Campaign]].<ref name=SL150/> |
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| + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 215th Mechanized Infantry Division''' | ||
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| + | | [[Major General]]||[[Virgo Truman]]||[[2764]]<ref name=FM:SLDFp53>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 53, "215th Mechanized Infantry Division"</ref> | ||
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| + | ==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. | ||
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| + | ==Composition History== | ||
| + | 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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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: SLDF]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Star League]]'' | * ''[[The Star League]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:Star League Defense Force Commands|Mechanized Infantry Division, 0215th]] | + | [[Category:Star League Defense Force Commands - Mechanized Infantry Division|Mechanized Infantry Division, 0215th]] |
Latest revision as of 21:39, 20 June 2023
| 215th Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Nickname | The Summit of Chara Division |
| Affiliation | Star League |
| Parent Command | XXIX Corps |
Contents
Overview[edit]
The 215th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History[edit]
In 2764, the 215th was stationed on Farwell[1], as a part of XXIX Corps within the Second Army and was assigned to District 1 of the Federated Suns Military Region. The 215th was then transferred to District 2 of the FSMR in 2765 as a part of the response to the Periphery Uprising.[2] The 215th was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[2]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 215th Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Major General | Virgo Truman | 2764[3] | |
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.[4]