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| Designation = 233rd Mechanized Infantry Division | | Designation = 233rd Mechanized Infantry Division | ||
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| Disbanded = | | Disbanded = | ||
| Previous Designation = | | Previous Designation = | ||
| Nickname = The King of Denmark Division | | Nickname = The King of Denmark Division | ||
| − | | Affiliation = | + | | Affiliation = [[Star League Defense Force]] |
| Parent Command = [[LXVII Corps (Star League)|LXVII Corps]] | | Parent Command = [[LXVII Corps (Star League)|LXVII Corps]] | ||
| Sub-Command = | | Sub-Command = | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[LXVII Corps (Star League)|LXVII Corps]], [[20th Army (Star League)|Twentieth Army]] | + | In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[LXVII Corps (Star League)|LXVII Corps]], [[20th Army (Star League)|Twentieth Army]] to the [[Periphery Military Region]], but was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]] by [[2765]] to take part in the [[Periphery Uprising]]. The 233rd was destroyed during the [[Hegemony Campaign]].<ref name=SL158>''The Star League'', p. 158</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The Mechanized Infantry | + | The Mechanized Infantry [[division]]s 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 of which the 233rd was particularly adept. In the 2760s the division had supplied countless garrisons specialist advice on defensive positions.<ref name=FMSLDF237>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 237</ref> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
| − | The | + | The division comprised two [[brigade]]s 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== | ||
Revision as of 05:21, 30 March 2023
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| 233rd Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Nickname | The King of Denmark Division |
| Affiliation | Star League Defense Force |
| Parent Command | LXVII Corps |
Contents
Overview
The 233rd Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764, the unit was assigned, as a part of the LXVII Corps, Twentieth Army to the Periphery Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery by 2765 to take part in the Periphery Uprising. The 233rd was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[1]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 233rd Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Major General | Winston Tambor | 2764[2] | |
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 of which the 233rd was particularly adept. In the 2760s the division had supplied countless garrisons specialist advice on defensive positions.[2]
Composition History
The division comprised two brigades of Mechanized Infantry and a single BattleMech brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.[3]