Difference between revisions of "66th Mechanized Infantry Division"
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− | In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[XI Corps (Star League)|XI Corps]], [[16th Army (Star League)|Sixteenth Army]], to District 3 of the [[Draconis Combine Military Region]] but was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]] to take part in the [[Periphery Uprising]] by [[2765]].<ref name=SL149>''The Star League'', p. 149, "Sixteenth"</ref>. | + | In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[XI Corps (Star League)|XI Corps]], [[16th Army (Star League)|Sixteenth Army]], to District 3 of the [[Draconis Combine Military Region]] but was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]] to take part in the [[Periphery Uprising]] by [[2765]].<ref name=SL149>''The Star League'', p. 149, "Sixteenth"</ref> In [[2783]] the [[Draconis Combine]] successfully recruited a [[regiment]] of personnel from the Sixty-sixth, drawing them together to form the [[Twenty-sixth Dieron Regulars]].<ref name="FSWp32">''First Succession War'', p. 32, "Those Left Behind"</ref> |
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
− | *''[[The Star League]]'' | + | * ''[[First Succession War (Source Book)|First Succession War]]'' |
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[[Category:Star League Defense Force Commands|Mechanized Infantry Division, 0066th]] | [[Category:Star League Defense Force Commands|Mechanized Infantry Division, 0066th]] |
Revision as of 07:55, 22 November 2016
Overview
The Sixty-sixth 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 XI Corps, Sixteenth Army, to District 3 of the Draconis Combine Military Region but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery to take part in the Periphery Uprising by 2765.[1] In 2783 the Draconis Combine successfully recruited a regiment of personnel from the Sixty-sixth, drawing them together to form the Twenty-sixth Dieron Regulars.[2]
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.[3]