219th Mechanized Infantry Division

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219th Mechanized Infantry Division
Disbanded 2765
Nickname The Double Sigma Division
Affiliation Star League
Parent Command

Overview[edit]

The 219th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History[edit]

In 2764, the unit was stationed on Haynesville[1], assigned as a part of the XVII Corps, Third Army, to District 2 of the Federated Suns Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery.[2] The 219th was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising in 2765.[2]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 219th Mechanized Infantry Division
Major General Jarrod Archambault 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]

References[edit]

  1. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 252, "SLDF - Federated Suns Military Command Map"
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 151, "Third"
  3. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 59, "219th Mechanized Infantry Division"
  4. The Star League, p. 133

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