Difference between revisions of "247th Mechanized Infantry Division"

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==Tactics==
 
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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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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==
 
==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>
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The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanized 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 00:04, 17 November 2020

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Overview

The 247th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History

In 2764, the unit was stationed on Northfield[1], assigned as a part of the XXXIII Corps, Third Army, to District 2 of the Federated Suns Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery.[2] The 247th was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising in 2765.[2]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 247th Mechanized Infantry Division
Major General Laurentia Agnelli 2764[3]

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.[4]

References

  1. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 252, "SLDF - Federated Suns Military Command Map"
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 151, "Third"
  3. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 61, "247th Mechanized Infantry Division"
  4. The Star League, p. 133

Bibliography