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| nickname = n/a | | nickname = n/a | ||
| − | | parent formation = [[Star League | + | | parent formation = [[VIII Corps (Star League)|VIII Corps]] |
| formed = unknown | | formed = unknown | ||
| year = 2764 | | year = 2764 | ||
| unitname = 5th Mechanized Infantry Division | | unitname = 5th Mechanized Infantry Division | ||
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| − | + | ==Overview== | |
The '''Fifth Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army. | The '''Fifth Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | In [[2764]] | + | In [[2764]] the Fifth was a part of [[VIII Corps (Star League)|VIII Corps]] within the [[14th Army (Star League)|Fourteenth Army]] and was assigned to District 1 of the [[Draconis Combine Military Region]]. The Fifth was subsequently transferred to District 2 by [[2765]] in response to the [[New Vandenberg Uprising|Periphery Uprising]].<ref name=SL147>''The Star League'', p. 147, "Fourteenth"</ref> |
| + | ==Tactics== | ||
| + | The Mechanised 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. | ||
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| + | ==Composition History== | ||
| + | The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanised Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[The Star League]]'' | + | * ''[[The Star League]]'' |
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[[Category:Star League Defense Force Commands|Mechanized Infantry Division, 0005th]] | [[Category:Star League Defense Force Commands|Mechanized Infantry Division, 0005th]] | ||
Revision as of 12:39, 14 July 2016
Overview
The Fifth Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764 the Fifth was a part of VIII Corps within the Fourteenth Army and was assigned to District 1 of the Draconis Combine Military Region. The Fifth was subsequently transferred to District 2 by 2765 in response to the Periphery Uprising.[1]
Tactics
The Mechanised 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 Mechanised Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.
References
- ↑ The Star League, p. 147, "Fourteenth"