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| parent formation = [[II Corps (Star League)|II Corps]] | | parent formation = [[II Corps (Star League)|II Corps]] | ||
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| unitname = 29th Mechanized Infantry Division | | unitname = 29th Mechanized Infantry Division | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | The '''Twenty- | + | The '''Twenty-ninth Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | In [[2764]] the Twenty- | + | In [[2764]] the Twenty-ninth was a part of [[II Corps (Star League)|II Corps]] within the [[12th Army (Star League)|Twelfth Army]] and was stationed within District 2 of the [[Lyran Commonwealth Military Region]]. When the [[New Vandenberg Uprising|Periphery Uprising]] erupted in [[2765]] the Twenty-Ninth was redeployed into the [[Periphery]] where the Division took losses heavy enough to cause the Division to be disbanded. Although the Twenty-ninth ceased to exist as a unit at this point, elements of the Division continued to fight throughout the [[Hegemony Campaign]], but after the campaign those remnants chose to remain in the [[Inner Sphere]] when [[General]] [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] led [[Operation Exodus]]. Those elements of the former Twenty-ninth that remained behind entered service with the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]].<ref name="SLSBp145">''The Star League'', p. 145, "Twelfth Army"</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 13:16, 14 July 2016
Overview
The Twenty-ninth Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764 the Twenty-ninth was a part of II Corps within the Twelfth Army and was stationed within District 2 of the Lyran Commonwealth Military Region. When the Periphery Uprising erupted in 2765 the Twenty-Ninth was redeployed into the Periphery where the Division took losses heavy enough to cause the Division to be disbanded. Although the Twenty-ninth ceased to exist as a unit at this point, elements of the Division continued to fight throughout the Hegemony Campaign, but after the campaign those remnants chose to remain in the Inner Sphere when General Aleksandr Kerensky led Operation Exodus. Those elements of the former Twenty-ninth that remained behind entered service with the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery.[1]
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.[2]