Difference between revisions of "23rd Mechanized Infantry Division"
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | In [[2764]] the Twenty-Third was a part of [[VIII Corps (Star League)|VIII Corps]] within the [[14th Army (Star League)|Fourteenth Army]] and was assigned to District 1 of the [[Draconis Combine Military Region]]. The | + | In [[2764]] the Twenty-Third was a part of [[VIII Corps (Star League)|VIII Corps]] within the [[14th Army (Star League)|Fourteenth Army]] and was assigned to District 1 of the [[Draconis Combine Military Region]]. The Twenty-Third was then transferred to District 2 by [[2765]] in response to the [[New Vandenberg Uprising|Periphery Uprising]].<ref name=SL147>''The Star League'', p. 147: "Fourteenth"</ref> The Twenty-Third was destroyed during the [[Hegemony Campaign]].<ref name=SL147/> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| − | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the | + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Twenty-Third Mechanized Infantry Division''' |
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
| − | The Division comprised two | + | The Division comprised two brigades of mechanized infantry and a single BattleMech brigade. Also attached was a ground aero wing. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 20:57, 22 January 2023
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| Twenty-Third Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Affiliation | Star League |
| Parent Command | VIII Corps |
The Twenty-Third Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764 the Twenty-Third was a part of VIII Corps within the Fourteenth Army and was assigned to District 1 of the Draconis Combine Military Region. The Twenty-Third was then transferred to District 2 by 2765 in response to the Periphery Uprising.[1] The Twenty-Third was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[1]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
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| Commanding Officers of the Twenty-Third Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
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.