261st Mechanized Infantry Division

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261st Mechanized Infantry Division
Formed unknown
Disbanded 2675
Nickname The Trireme Division
Affiliation SLDF
Parent Command LXVI Corps


Overview

The 261st Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History

In 2764, the unit was stationed on Nagel[1], assigned as a part of the LXVI Corps, Third Army, to District 2 of the Federated Suns Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery.[2] The 261st was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising in 2765.[2]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 261st Mechanized Infantry Division
Major General Denis Bellomi 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. 63, "261st Mechanized Infantry Division"
  4. The Star League, p. 133

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