Difference between revisions of "270th Mechanized Infantry Division"
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Revision as of 11:46, 8 August 2021
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| 270th Mechanized Infantry Divisiion | |
| Formed | unknown |
| Nickname | The Rhodes Rifles |
| Affiliation | SLDF |
| Parent Command | LXII Corps |
Contents
Overview
The 270th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764, the unit was stationed on Adelson[1], assigned as a part of the LXII Corps, Fourth Army, to District 3 of the Federated Suns Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed are of the Periphery by 2765, to take part in the Periphery Uprising.[2] The 270th was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[2]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 270th Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Lieutenant General | Philo "Beancounter" Potts | 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]