272nd Mechanized Infantry Division
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| 272nd Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Nickname | Zeus' Bolt Division[1] |
| Affiliation | Star League |
| Parent Command | XL Corps |
Contents
Overview
The 272nd Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764, the unit was assigned, as a part of the XL Corps, Fifteenth Army, to District 2 of the Draconis Combine Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery in 2765, to take part in the Periphery Uprising.[2] The ultimate fate of the 272nd remains unknown.[2]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 272nd Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Major General | Joseph Bayne | 2764[1] | |
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.[3]