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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]] 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 | + | 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> |
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| + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 5th Mechanized Infantry Division''' | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The | + | 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== | ==Composition History== | ||
| − | The | + | The division comprised two brigades of Mechanized Infantry and a single BattleMech brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[The Star League]]'' | * ''[[The Star League]]'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:27, 18 November 2023
| 5th Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Affiliation | Star League |
| Parent Command | VIII Corps |
The Fifth Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History[edit]
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]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 5th Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
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.
References[edit]
- ↑ The Star League, p. 147: "Fourteenth"