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| − | + | | Designation = 2221st Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| − | + | | formed = unknown | |
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| − | | | + | | Nickname = Bob's Sled Division |
| + | | Affiliation = SLDF | ||
| + | | Parent Command = [[LXXI Corps (Star League)|LXXI Corps]] | ||
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| − | The ''' | + | ==Overview== |
| + | The '''2221st Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[LXXI Corps (Star League)|LXXI Corps]], [[7th Army (Star League)|Seventh Army]], to District 3 of the [[Capellan Confederation Military Region]], but was moved to an undisclosed | + | In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[LXXI Corps (Star League)|LXXI Corps]], [[7th Army (Star League)|Seventh Army]], to District 3 of the [[Capellan Confederation Military Region]], but was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]] by [[2765]], to take part in the [[Periphery Uprising]].<ref name=SL154>''The Star League'', p. 154, "Seventh"</ref> The 2221st was destroyed during the [[Hegemony Campaign]].<ref name=SL154/> |
| + | ==Officers== | ||
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| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ||
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| + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 2221st Mechanized Infantry Division''' | ||
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| + | | [[Major General]]||[[Vincent Mori]]||[[2764]]<ref name=FM:SLDFp101>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 101, "2221st Mechanized Infantry Division"</ref> | ||
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| + | |} | ||
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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. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==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|Mechanized Infantry Division, 2221st]] | |
| − | [[Category:Star League Defense Force Commands|Mechanized Infantry Division, 2221st]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:43, 11 November 2023
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| 2221st Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Formed | unknown |
| Nickname | Bob's Sled Division |
| Affiliation | SLDF |
| Parent Command | LXXI Corps |
Contents
Overview[edit]
The 2221st Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History[edit]
In 2764, the unit was assigned, as a part of the LXXI Corps, Seventh Army, to District 3 of the Capellan Confederation Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery by 2765, to take part in the Periphery Uprising.[1] The 2221st was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[1]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 2221st Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Major General | Vincent Mori | 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.
Composition History[edit]
The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanized Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.[3]