19th Mechanized Infantry Division
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| Nineteenth Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Disbanded | 2765[1] |
| Nickname | Tunnel Rats[2] |
| Affiliation | Star League |
| Parent Command | XXXVIII Corps |
The Nineteenth Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History[edit]
In 2764, the unit was stationed on Victoria,[3] assigned as part of XXXVIII Corps, Sixth Army to District 2 of the Capellan Confederation Military Region. The Nineteenth was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery in 2765 in response to the Periphery Uprising and was subsequently destroyed during the Uprising.[1]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Nineteenth Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Major General | Xavier Diaz | 2764[2] | |
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.[4]
By 2764, the Nineteenth was accomplished in fighting underground.[2]
Composition History[edit]
The Division comprised two brigades of mechanized infantry and a single BattleMech brigade. Also attached was a ground aero wing.[4]
2764[edit]
Nineteenth Mechanized Infantry Division[2]
- Two Infantry brigades
- Equipped with wheeled vehicles and assigned an engineering regiment
- Two Heavy Assault regiments
- Battle regiment