268th Mechanized Infantry Division
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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
Rank | Name | Command | |
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Commanding Officers of the 268th Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
Major General | Anastazie Macaslan | 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]