173rd Mechanized Infantry Division
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| 173rd Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Nickname | Hell's Escorts[1] |
| Affiliation | Star League |
| Parent Command | XX Corps |
The 173rd Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History[edit]
In 2764 the 173rd was a part of XX Corps within the Thirteenth Army and was assigned to District 3 of the Lyran Commonwealth Military Region. In 2765 the 173rd was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery in response to the Periphery Uprising.[2] There are no official records of the 173rd after 2765, it is unknown what has happened to the 173rd.[2]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 173rd Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Major General | David Logan | 2764[1] | |
Tactics[edit]
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[edit]
The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanized Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.[3]