44th Mechanized Infantry Division

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Forty-fourth Mechanized Infantry Division
Formed unknown
Disbanded 2779
Nickname Always Forward[1]
Affiliation SLDF
Parent Command XXXIV Corps

Overview[edit]

The Forty-fourth Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History[edit]

In 2764 the Forty-fourth was a part of XXXIV Corps within the Ninth Army and was assigned to District 2 of the Free Worlds League Military Region. The Forty-fourth was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery in response to the Periphery Uprising in 2765.[2] The Forty-fourth was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[2]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the Forty-fourth Mechanized Infantry Division
Lieutenant General Ching Besson 2764[1]

Tactics[edit]

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[edit]

The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanized Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.[3]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Field Manual: SLDF, p. 121
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 142: "Ninth"
  3. The Star League, p. 133

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