Difference between revisions of "Black Division"
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{{Infobox military unit | {{Infobox military unit | ||
− | | unit_name = Black Division | + | | unit_name = ''Black Division'' |
− | | native_name = División Negro | + | | native_name = ''División Negro'' |
| image = J mmue 210057 00001.jpg | | image = J mmue 210057 00001.jpg | ||
| image_size = | | image_size = | ||
| alt = | | alt = | ||
− | | caption = Black Division soldiers in [[Pasadena, San Salvador|Pasadena]], 1941. | + | | caption = ''Black Division'' soldiers in [[Pasadena, San Salvador|Pasadena]], 1941. |
| dates = 24 June 1934 – present<br /><small>({{Age in years and days|month1=06|day1=24|year1=1934}})</small> | | dates = 24 June 1934 – present<br /><small>({{Age in years and days|month1=06|day1=24|year1=1934}})</small> | ||
| disbanded = | | disbanded = | ||
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| colors = {{legend|#1a1a1a|Black}}{{legend|#F8C401|Gold}}{{legend|#FFFFFF|White}} | | colors = {{legend|#1a1a1a|Black}}{{legend|#F8C401|Gold}}{{legend|#FFFFFF|White}} | ||
| colors_label = Colors | | colors_label = Colors | ||
− | | march = [[Black Division# | + | | march = [[Black Division#Great Romerist Soldier|Great Romerist Soldier]] |
| mascot = [[Golden Eagle]] | | mascot = [[Golden Eagle]] | ||
| anniversaries = | | anniversaries = | ||
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| notable_commanders = | | notable_commanders = | ||
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− | | identification_symbol = [[File:Flag of the Black Division.png|60px|Flag of the Black Division.]] | + | | identification_symbol = [[File:Flag of the Black Division.png|60px|Flag of the ''Black Division''.]] |
| identification_symbol_label = Flag | | identification_symbol_label = Flag | ||
− | | identification_symbol_2 = [[File:Emblem of the Black Division.png|60px|Emblem of the Black Division.]] | + | | identification_symbol_2 = [[File:Emblem of the Black Division.png|60px|Emblem of the ''Black Division''.]] |
| identification_symbol_2_label = Emblem | | identification_symbol_2_label = Emblem | ||
− | | identification_symbol_3 = [[File:Standard of the Black Division.png|60px|Standard of the Black Division.]] | + | | identification_symbol_3 = [[File:Standard of the Black Division.png|60px|Standard of the ''Black Division''.]] |
| identification_symbol_3_label = Standard | | identification_symbol_3_label = Standard | ||
| identification_symbol_4 = | | identification_symbol_4 = | ||
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− | The '''Black Division''' ([[Creeperian Spanish]]: ''División Negro''), officially designated as the '''1st Infantry Division – Black Division''' (Creeperian Spanish: ''1º División Infantería – División Negro''), and formerly designated as '''1st Creeperian Division of Elite Soldiers''' (Creeperian Spanish: ''1º División Creeperiano de Soldados Élite'', is a military division of the [[1st Creeperian Army]] which is composed of the elite soldiers of the entire [[Creeperian Army]]. Founded on 24 June 1934, the division has engaged in several battles and operations throughout the [[Creeperian Conflicts]]. | + | The '''''Black Division''''' ([[Creeperian Spanish]]: ''División Negro''), officially designated as the '''1st Infantry Division – ''Black Division''''' (Creeperian Spanish: ''1º División Infantería – División Negro''), and formerly designated as '''1st Creeperian Division of Elite Soldiers''' (Creeperian Spanish: ''1º División Creeperiano de Soldados Élite'', is a military division of the [[1st Creeperian Army]] which is composed of the elite soldiers of the entire [[Creeperian Army]]. Founded on 24 June 1934, the division has engaged in several battles and operations throughout the [[Creeperian Conflicts]]. |
− | The division is composed of around 5,000 men, the smallest division of the entire Creeperian Army. The soldiers of the Black Division are handpicked by the [[General (Creeperopolis)|Generals]] of the [[List of Creeperian Armies|36 Creeperian Armies]] and approved by the [[Field Marshal (Creeperopolis)|Field Marshals]] of the [[List of Creeperian Army Corps|9 Creeperian Army Corps]]. Training is intensive and discipline is of the utmost importance. Soldiers serve for periods of four years and can apply to continue service for another period of four years until the age of 40. All former soldiers of the Black Division are given pensions for their service. | + | The division is composed of around 5,000 men, the smallest division of the entire Creeperian Army. The soldiers of the ''Black Division'' are handpicked by the [[General (Creeperopolis)|Generals]] of the [[List of Creeperian Armies|36 Creeperian Armies]] and approved by the [[Field Marshal (Creeperopolis)|Field Marshals]] of the [[List of Creeperian Army Corps|9 Creeperian Army Corps]]. Training is intensive and discipline is of the utmost importance. Soldiers serve for periods of four years and can apply to continue service for another period of four years until the age of 40. All former soldiers of the Black Division are given pensions for their service. |
− | The | + | The ''Black Division'' is considered the most famous and decorated Creeperian division. It has engaged in more battles and operations than any other Creeperian division. It one of the few active divisions to have engaged in combat in foreign nations, being mobilized in [[El Salvador]], [[Lyoa]], [[Sequoyah]], and the [[Second State of the Church|State of the Church]]. |
== Background == | == Background == | ||
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=== Creeperian Civil War === | === Creeperian Civil War === | ||
− | [[File:FOTOGRAFÍA DEL EJERCICIO TÁCTICO EN EL FRENTE DE LENINGRADO.jpg|thumb|right|Black Division soldiers during the [[Battle of Yaviqueron]].]] | + | [[File:FOTOGRAFÍA DEL EJERCICIO TÁCTICO EN EL FRENTE DE LENINGRADO.jpg|thumb|right|''Black Division'' soldiers during the [[Battle of Yaviqueron]].]] |
=== Inter-war period === | === Inter-war period === | ||
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== Command == | == Command == | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Commander in Creeperopolis === | ||
+ | |||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="line-height:1.4em; text-align:center" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan=2 | Portrait | ||
+ | ! Commander in Lyoa<br />{{small|(Birth{{ndash}}Death)}} | ||
+ | ! colspan=2 | Term of office & mandate<br />{{smaller|Duration in years and days}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | bgcolor="#C3B091" rowspan=2 | '''{{font color|black|1}}''' | ||
+ | | rowspan=2 | [[File:Agustín Muñoz Grandes (1).jpg|80px]] | ||
+ | | rowspan=2 | [[Agustín Muñoz Grandes|'''Agustín Muñoz Grandes''']]<br />{{small|(1895{{ndash}}1945)}} | ||
+ | | class=nowrap rowspan=1 | {{small|24 June}}<br />1934 | ||
+ | | class=nowrap rowspan=1 | {{small|17 September}}<br />1945 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan=3 style="font-size:90%; font-weight:normal" | {{age in years and days|1934|06|24|1945|09|17|sep=and}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | bgcolor="#C3B091" rowspan=2 | '''{{font color|black|2}}''' | ||
+ | | rowspan=2 | [[File:Jaime Milans del Bosch.jpg|80px]] | ||
+ | | rowspan=2 | [[Milans Bosch Ussía|'''Milans Bosch Ussía''']]<br />{{small|(1899{{ndash}}1964)}} | ||
+ | | class=nowrap rowspan=1 | {{small|17 September}}<br />1945 | ||
+ | | class=nowrap rowspan=1 | {{small|17 September}}<br />1955 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan=3 style="font-size:90%; font-weight:normal" | {{age in years and days|1945|09|17|1955|09|17|sep=and}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | bgcolor="#C3B091" rowspan=2 | '''{{font color|black|3}}''' | ||
+ | | rowspan=2 | [[File:Agustín Aznar, Mora Figueroa (aproximadamente 1941-1943) (cropped).jpg|80px]] | ||
+ | | rowspan=2 | [[Miguel Guitarte Irigaray|'''Miguel Guitarte Irigaray''']]<br />{{small|(1912{{ndash}}1983)}} | ||
+ | | class=nowrap rowspan=1 | {{small|17 September}}<br />1955 | ||
+ | | class=nowrap rowspan=1 | {{small|1 March}}<br />1974 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan=3 style="font-size:90%; font-weight:normal" | {{age in years and days|1955|09|17|1974|03|01|sep=and}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | bgcolor="#C3B091" rowspan=2 | '''{{font color|black|4}}''' | ||
+ | | rowspan=2 | [[File:Emblem of the Black Division.png|80px]] | ||
+ | | rowspan=2 | [[Emilio Rodríguez Guiar|'''Emilio Rodríguez Guiar''']]<br />{{small|(1935{{ndash}})}} | ||
+ | | class=nowrap rowspan=1 | {{small|1 March}}<br />1974 | ||
+ | | class=nowrap rowspan=1 | {{small|16 October}}<br />1999 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan=3 style="font-size:90%; font-weight:normal" | {{age in years and days|1974|03|01|1999|10|16|sep=and}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | bgcolor="#C3B091" rowspan=2 | '''{{font color|black|6}}''' | ||
+ | | rowspan=2 | [[File:Emblem of the Black Division.png|80px]] | ||
+ | | rowspan=2 | [[Mariano Sánchez Covisa|'''Mariano Sánchez Covisa''']]<br />{{small|(1955{{ndash}})}} | ||
+ | | class=nowrap rowspan=1 | {{small|16 October}}<br />1999 | ||
+ | | class=nowrap rowspan=1 | {{small|22 December}}<br />2012 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan=3 style="font-size:90%; font-weight:normal" | {{age in years and days|1999|10|16|2012|12|22|sep=and}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | bgcolor="#C3B091" rowspan=2 | '''{{font color|black|5}}''' | ||
+ | | rowspan=2 | [[File:Gustavo Gutiérrez Gúzman.jpg|80px]] | ||
+ | | rowspan=2 | [[Gustavo Gutiérrez Gúzman|'''Gustavo Gutiérrez Gúzman''']]<br />{{small|(1973{{ndash}})}} | ||
+ | | class=nowrap rowspan=1 | {{small|22 December}}<br />2012 | ||
+ | | class=nowrap rowspan=1 | Incumbent | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan=3 style="font-size:90%; font-weight:normal" | {{age in years and days|2012|12|22|sep=and}} | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Commander in Lyoa === | ||
+ | |||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="line-height:1.4em; text-align:center" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan=2 | Portrait | ||
+ | ! Commander in Lyoa<br />{{small|(Birth{{ndash}}Death)}} | ||
+ | ! colspan=2 | Term of office & mandate<br />{{smaller|Duration in years and days}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | bgcolor="#C3B091" rowspan=2 | '''{{font color|black|1}}''' | ||
+ | | rowspan=2 | [[File:Martín Elvira Abasto.png|80px]] | ||
+ | | rowspan=2 | [[Martín Elvira Abasto|'''Martín Elvira Abasto''']]<br />{{small|(1972{{ndash}})}} | ||
+ | | class=nowrap rowspan=1 | {{small|25 March}}<br />2020 | ||
+ | | class=nowrap rowspan=1 | Incumbent | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan=3 style="font-size:90%; font-weight:normal" | {{age in years and days|2020|03|25|sep=and}} | ||
+ | |} | ||
== Enlisted life == | == Enlisted life == | ||
== Order of battle == | == Order of battle == | ||
+ | |||
+ | *'''1st Infantry Division – ''Black Division''''' (~5,000) | ||
+ | **1st Infantry Battalion – ''Battalion of San Romero'' (~2,500) | ||
+ | ***1st Infantry Regiment – ''The Eagles'' (~1,250) | ||
+ | ***2nd Infantry Regiment – ''The Condors'' (~1,250) | ||
+ | **2nd Infantry Battalion – ''Battalion of San Alfonso'' (~2,500) | ||
+ | ***3rd Infantry Regiment – ''Pelayo Regiment'' (~1,250) | ||
+ | ***4th Infantry Regiment – ''Atlácatl Regiment'' (~1,250) | ||
== Engagements == | == Engagements == | ||
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== Music == | == Music == | ||
− | === | + | === Great Romerist Soldier === |
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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| | | | ||
− | : | + | '''PRIMERA ESTROFA''' |
+ | :Gran soldado en la'Guerra, | ||
:Sangre santo verterás. | :Sangre santo verterás. | ||
:En homenaje a su muerte, | :En homenaje a su muerte, | ||
:Blanco sudario tendrás. | :Blanco sudario tendrás. | ||
− | : | + | :Romeristo, en'el combate |
:Acrecienta su ideal: | :Acrecienta su ideal: | ||
:La’bandera negra y blanca, | :La’bandera negra y blanca, | ||
− | :Y | + | :Y la'gualda imperial. |
− | : | + | :Gran soldado, Romeristo, |
− | : | + | :Que'n empresa de destino universal. |
− | : | + | :En'su puesto de servicio, |
:¡Creeperopólis salvas! | :¡Creeperopólis salvas! | ||
− | : | + | :En'su puesto de servicio, |
:¡Creeperopólis salvas! | :¡Creeperopólis salvas! | ||
− | :Nada nos | + | '''SEGUNDA ESTROFA''' |
− | :Teniendo | + | :Nada nos importa'l calor, |
− | :Si se nos | + | :Teniendo la'sangre ardiente; |
+ | :Si se nos quema'l fusil, | ||
:El machete es suficiente. | :El machete es suficiente. | ||
− | :No hace falta | + | :No hace falta la'trinchera, |
− | :Al que lucha en | + | :Al que lucha en la'batalla. |
− | :Con’el | + | :Con’el pecho'al descubierto, |
:Y gritando ¡Viva a Dios! | :Y gritando ¡Viva a Dios! | ||
− | : | + | :Gran soldado, Romeristo, |
− | : | + | :Que'n empresa de destino universal. |
− | : | + | :En'su puesto de servicio, |
:¡Creeperopólis salvas! | :¡Creeperopólis salvas! | ||
− | : | + | :En'su puesto de servicio, |
:¡Creeperopólis salvas! | :¡Creeperopólis salvas! | ||
+ | '''TERCERA ESTROFA''' | ||
:Cuando entramos en combate, | :Cuando entramos en combate, | ||
− | : | + | :Lo'hacemos con celo y brío. |
:Forjando a golpes de sangre, | :Forjando a golpes de sangre, | ||
:Nuestra fama de bravíos. | :Nuestra fama de bravíos. | ||
− | :Para | + | :Para que'l mundo se entere, |
− | :De | + | :De que'l infante santo, |
− | :Save morir en | + | :Save morir en la'tierra, |
− | : | + | :Lo'mismo'a luchar por'Dios. |
− | :A | + | :A la'muerte, a la'muerte, |
− | :Con | + | :Con la'''División Negra'' te lanzarás, |
:Portando sobre su pecho: | :Portando sobre su pecho: | ||
− | : | + | :¡La'Cruz de la'Patria! |
:Portando sobre su pecho: | :Portando sobre su pecho: | ||
− | : | + | :¡La'Cruz de la'Patria! |
| | | | ||
− | : | + | '''FIRST VERSE''' |
+ | :Great soldier in the war, | ||
:[You] will pour holy blood. | :[You] will pour holy blood. | ||
:In tribute to your death, | :In tribute to your death, | ||
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:The [[Flag of Creeperopolis|white and black flag]], | :The [[Flag of Creeperopolis|white and black flag]], | ||
:And the imperial gold. | :And the imperial gold. | ||
− | :Romerist | + | :Great Romerist soldier, |
:In the company of universal destiny, | :In the company of universal destiny, | ||
:In your post of service, | :In your post of service, | ||
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:[You] save [[Creeperopolis]]! | :[You] save [[Creeperopolis]]! | ||
+ | '''SECOND VERSE''' | ||
:The heat doesn't bother [us], | :The heat doesn't bother [us], | ||
:[Despite] having burning blood; | :[Despite] having burning blood; | ||
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:With [our] chest to discovery, | :With [our] chest to discovery, | ||
:And yelling: Long live God! | :And yelling: Long live God! | ||
− | :Romerist | + | :Great Romerist soldier, |
:In the company of universal destiny, | :In the company of universal destiny, | ||
:In your post of service, | :In your post of service, | ||
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:[You] save [[Creeperopolis]]! | :[You] save [[Creeperopolis]]! | ||
+ | '''THIRD VERSE''' | ||
:When [we] enter combat, | :When [we] enter combat, | ||
:[We] do it with zeal and verve. | :[We] do it with zeal and verve. | ||
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:The same as fighting for God. | :The same as fighting for God. | ||
:To death, to death, | :To death, to death, | ||
− | :With the Black Division [you] will fight, | + | :With the ''Black Division'' [you] will fight, |
:Carrying on your chest: | :Carrying on your chest: | ||
:The [[Cross of Creeperopolis|Cross of the Fatherland]]! | :The [[Cross of Creeperopolis|Cross of the Fatherland]]! |
Revision as of 01:47, 16 March 2021
Black Division | |
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División Negro | |
Active | 24 June 1934 – present (89 years, 314 days) |
Country | Creeperopolis |
Allegiance | Creeperopolis |
Branch | Creeperian Army |
Type | Infantry |
Role | Elite forces |
Size | ~5,000 |
Part of | 1st Creeperian Army |
Garrison/HQ | San Salvador, Creeperopolis |
Nickname(s) | Los'Negros |
Motto(s) | "Sin retirada, luchando hasta la'muerte." ("Without retreat, fighting until death.") |
Colors | Black Gold White
|
March | Great Romerist Soldier |
Mascot(s) | Golden Eagle |
Equipment | See Creeperian Army equipment |
Engagements | See Engagements |
Commanders | |
Lieutenant Generals | Gustavo Gutiérrez Gúzman (Creeperopolis) Martín Elvira Abasto (Lyoa) |
Insignia | |
Flag | |
Emblem | |
Standard |
The Black Division (Creeperian Spanish: División Negro), officially designated as the 1st Infantry Division – Black Division (Creeperian Spanish: 1º División Infantería – División Negro), and formerly designated as 1st Creeperian Division of Elite Soldiers (Creeperian Spanish: 1º División Creeperiano de Soldados Élite, is a military division of the 1st Creeperian Army which is composed of the elite soldiers of the entire Creeperian Army. Founded on 24 June 1934, the division has engaged in several battles and operations throughout the Creeperian Conflicts.
The division is composed of around 5,000 men, the smallest division of the entire Creeperian Army. The soldiers of the Black Division are handpicked by the Generals of the 36 Creeperian Armies and approved by the Field Marshals of the 9 Creeperian Army Corps. Training is intensive and discipline is of the utmost importance. Soldiers serve for periods of four years and can apply to continue service for another period of four years until the age of 40. All former soldiers of the Black Division are given pensions for their service.
The Black Division is considered the most famous and decorated Creeperian division. It has engaged in more battles and operations than any other Creeperian division. It one of the few active divisions to have engaged in combat in foreign nations, being mobilized in El Salvador, Lyoa, Sequoyah, and the State of the Church.
Contents
Background
Operational history
Creeperian Civil War
Inter-war period
Mara War to present
Command
Commander in Creeperopolis
Portrait | Commander in Lyoa (Birth–Death) |
Term of office & mandate Duration in years and days | ||
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1 | Agustín Muñoz Grandes (1895–1945) |
24 June 1934 |
17 September 1945 | |
11 years and 85 days | ||||
2 | Milans Bosch Ussía (1899–1964) |
17 September 1945 |
17 September 1955 | |
10 years and 0 days | ||||
3 | Miguel Guitarte Irigaray (1912–1983) |
17 September 1955 |
1 March 1974 | |
18 years and 165 days | ||||
4 | Emilio Rodríguez Guiar (1935–) |
1 March 1974 |
16 October 1999 | |
25 years and 229 days | ||||
6 | Mariano Sánchez Covisa (1955–) |
16 October 1999 |
22 December 2012 | |
13 years and 67 days | ||||
5 | 80px | Gustavo Gutiérrez Gúzman (1973–) |
22 December 2012 |
Incumbent |
11 years and 133 days |
Commander in Lyoa
Portrait | Commander in Lyoa (Birth–Death) |
Term of office & mandate Duration in years and days | ||
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1 | Martín Elvira Abasto (1972–) |
25 March 2020 |
Incumbent | |
4 years and 39 days |
Enlisted life
Order of battle
- 1st Infantry Division – Black Division (~5,000)
- 1st Infantry Battalion – Battalion of San Romero (~2,500)
- 1st Infantry Regiment – The Eagles (~1,250)
- 2nd Infantry Regiment – The Condors (~1,250)
- 2nd Infantry Battalion – Battalion of San Alfonso (~2,500)
- 3rd Infantry Regiment – Pelayo Regiment (~1,250)
- 4th Infantry Regiment – Atlácatl Regiment (~1,250)
- 1st Infantry Battalion – Battalion of San Romero (~2,500)
Engagements
Insignia
Music
Great Romerist Soldier
Creeperian Spanish | Translated |
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PRIMERA ESTROFA
SEGUNDA ESTROFA
TERCERA ESTROFA
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FIRST VERSE
SECOND VERSE
THIRD VERSE
|
Awards and decorations
In popular culture
- 24 June is celebrated as a day of honoring those who serve and have served in the division since its establishment in 1934.