Difference between revisions of "229th Mechanized Infantry Division"
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| nickname = The Steel Alchemists | | nickname = The Steel Alchemists | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | The ''' | + | The '''229th Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | The commanding officer in 2764 | + | The commanding officer in 2764 was [[Major General]] [[Chu-hau Ling]].<ref name=FM:SLDFp69>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 69, "229th Mechanized Infantry Division"</ref> |
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| + | ==Tactics== | ||
| + | The Mechanised 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. | ||
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| + | ==Composition History== | ||
| + | The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanised 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 14:57, 2 August 2016
Contents
Overview
The 229th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764, the unit was stationed on New Syrtis[1], assigned as a part of the XXXVII Corps, Fourth Army, to District 3 of the Federated Suns Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery.[2] The 229th was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising in 2765.[2]
Officers
The commanding officer in 2764 was Major General Chu-hau Ling.[3]
Tactics
The Mechanised 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 Mechanised Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.[4]