Difference between revisions of "225th Mechanized Infantry Division"
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| parent formation = [[XVII Corps (Star League)|XVII Corps]] | | parent formation = [[XVII Corps (Star League)|XVII Corps]] | ||
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| unitname = 225th Mechanized Infantry Division | | unitname = 225th Mechanized Infantry Division | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
− | The ''' | + | The '''225th Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
− | In [[2764]], the unit was stationed on [[Altoona (FS)|Altoona]]<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 252, "SLDF - Federated Suns Military Command Map"</ref>, assigned as a part of the [[XVII Corps (Star League)|XVII Corps]], [[3rd Army (Star League)|Third Army]], to District 2 of the [[Federated Suns Military Region]], but was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]].<ref name=SL151>''The Star League'', p. 151, "Third"</ref>. The | + | In [[2764]], the unit was stationed on [[Altoona (FS)|Altoona]]<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 252, "SLDF - Federated Suns Military Command Map"</ref>, assigned as a part of the [[XVII Corps (Star League)|XVII Corps]], [[3rd Army (Star League)|Third Army]], to District 2 of the [[Federated Suns Military Region]], but was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]].<ref name=SL151>''The Star League'', p. 151, "Third"</ref>. The 225th survived the [[Periphery Uprising]] and the [[Hegemony Campaign]] and signed on as a [[mercenary unit]] with the [[Draconis Combine]] and [[Federated Suns]].<ref name=SL151/> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
The commanding officer in 2764 was [[Major General]] [[Mato Salvai]].<ref name=FM:SLDFp59>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 59, "225th Mechanized Infantry Division"</ref> | The commanding officer in 2764 was [[Major General]] [[Mato Salvai]].<ref name=FM:SLDFp59>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 59, "225th Mechanized Infantry Division"</ref> | ||
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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 14:48, 2 August 2016
Contents
Overview
The 225th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764, the unit was stationed on Altoona[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 225th survived the Periphery Uprising and the Hegemony Campaign and signed on as a mercenary unit with the Draconis Combine and Federated Suns.[2]
Officers
The commanding officer in 2764 was Major General Mato Salvai.[3]
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.[4]