10 Division (Namibia)

The **10 Division** of the Namibian Army was a military unit that played a critical role in the Namibian Liberation War. The unit was organised in the early stages of the conflict and was tasked with fighting against the occupying forces of the Magadan Bloc. The 10 Division fought using unconventional tactics, such as guerrilla warfare, in order to inflict damage on the enemy while minimising their own losses. The unit was highly mobile and quickly moved from one location to another, making it difficult for the Magadan Bloc forces to predict their movements, despite having advanced technology. The 10 Division engaged in numerous battles against the Magadan Bloc forces, with their most notable victories being the battles of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. During these battles, the 10 Division was able to effectively disrupt the enemy's supply lines and communications networks, which weakened the enemy's ability to carry out their operations. After the Namibian Liberation War was won and Namibia gained independence, the 10 Division was incorporated into the Namibian Armed Forces. The unit's focus shifted from irregular warfare to conventional warfare as they were tasked with defending the newly established nation against external threats.

In 2096, the Republic of South Africa launched an invasion of Namibia, which was largely dominated by an Afrikaner majority government following the overthrow of the ANC in the Afrikaner Revolution of 2078, which also altered the nation's constitution compared to its previous constitution. The 10 Division was once again called into action and was immediately deployed with reservists to engage the South African Army. The unit fought fiercely against the South African forces in several battles, during the Battle of Windhoek, the 10 Division was tasked with defending the capital city against the South African forces. The unit fought valiantly but was ultimately unable to repel the enemy's advance. The 10 Division suffered heavy losses, including the loss of several key commanders, but they were able to retreat in good order. Following the Battle of Windhoek, the 10 Division was largely demobilised and fell into disarray following the deaths of its key commanders and became separated partisan units which continued to fight against the South Africa occupiers but was largely unsuccessful.

During the Namibian Liberation War, the 10 Division of the Namibian Army was instructed to be established as a professional fighting force by directives illustrated by the President themselves, the 10 Division largely maintained both Chinese and Russian equipment, vehicles, and weapons. The Division was notorious for its successful irregular campaigns against both Magadan Bloc and Namibian Mandate forces. The 10 Division was made up of infantry, artillery, and armoured units. The infantry was divided into battalions, each of which was further divided into companies. The artillery consisted of multiple rocket launchers, towed and self-propelled guns, and mortars. The armoured units had tanks, armoured personnel carriers, and other combat vehicles. The Division was commanded by Major General Hendrik Hambira, who was one of the most respected and experienced commanders in the Namibian Army. During the South African Invasion of Namibia, the 10 Division had access to more advanced weapons, including native-produced weapons by the Namibian arms manufacturing industry. The Division also had the support of foreign volunteers, who were fighting alongside the Namibians against the South African forces.