Difference between revisions of "280th Mechanized Infantry Division"
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− | The Division comprised two Brigades of | + | The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanized Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.<ref name="SLp133">''The Star League'', p. 133</ref> |
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Revision as of 04:04, 17 November 2020
Contents
Overview
The 280th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764, the unit was stationed on Cerulean[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 by 2765, to take part in the campaign to deal with the Periphery Uprising.[2] The final fate of the 280th is currently unknown.[2]
Officers
Rank | Name | Command | |
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Commanding Officers of the 280th Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
Major General | Iris Carman | 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]