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| image = [[Image:Star League Logo.png]] | | image = [[Image:Star League Logo.png]] | ||
| nickname = The Defenders of Mycenae | | nickname = The Defenders of Mycenae | ||
| − | | parent formation = [[Star League | + | | parent formation = [[LXVI Corps (Star League)|LXVI Corps]] |
| formed = unknown | | formed = unknown | ||
| − | | year = | + | | year = 2780 |
| + | | disbanded = 2780 | ||
| unitname = 268th Mechanized Infantry Division | | unitname = 268th Mechanized Infantry Division | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | The ''' | + | The '''268th Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | In [[2764]], the unit was stationed on [[Mayetta]]<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 252, "SLDF - Federated Suns Military Command Map"</ref>, assigned as a part of the [[LXVI Corps (Star League)|LXVI Corps]], [[3rd Army (Star League)|Third Army]], to District 2 of the [[Federated Suns Military Region]] but was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]] to take part in the [[Periphery Uprising]] by [[2765]].<ref name=SL151>''The Star League'', p. 151, "Third"</ref> The 268th suffered heavy losses in the [[Hegemony Campaign]], and was disbanded in [[ | + | In [[2764]], the unit was stationed on [[Mayetta]]<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 252, "SLDF - Federated Suns Military Command Map"</ref>, assigned as a part of the [[LXVI Corps (Star League)|LXVI Corps]], [[3rd Army (Star League)|Third Army]], to District 2 of the [[Federated Suns Military Region]] but was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]] to take part in the [[Periphery Uprising]] by [[2765]].<ref name=SL151>''The Star League'', p. 151, "Third"</ref> The 268th suffered heavy losses in the [[Hegemony Campaign]], and was disbanded in [[2780]].<ref name=SL151/> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | The commanding officer in 2764 | + | The commanding officer in 2764 was [[Major General]] [[Anastazie Macaslan]].<ref name=FM:SLDFp63>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 63, "268th 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 07:21, 7 August 2016
Contents
Overview
The 268th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764, the unit was stationed on Mayetta[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 to take part in the Periphery Uprising by 2765.[2] The 268th suffered heavy losses in the Hegemony Campaign, and was disbanded in 2780.[2]
Officers
The commanding officer in 2764 was Major General Anastazie Macaslan.[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]