Difference between revisions of "77th Mechanized Infantry Division"

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| parent formation = [[XXII Corps (Star League)|XXII Corps]]
 
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| year    = 2764
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| year    = 2765
 
| unitname = 77th Mechanized Infantry Division
 
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==History==
 
==History==
In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[XXII Corps (Star League)|XXII Corps]], [[14th Army (Star League)|Fourteenth Army]], to District 1 of the [[Draconis Combine Military Region]] and then transferred to District 3 by [[2765]], to take part in the [[Periphery Uprising]].<ref name=SL147>''The Star League'', p. 147, "Fourteenth"</ref>The 77th was destroyed during the [[Hegemony Campaign]].<ref name=SL147/>
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In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[XXII Corps (Star League)|XXII Corps]], [[14th Army (Star League)|Fourteenth Army]], to District 1 of the [[Draconis Combine Military Region]] and then transferred to District 3 by [[2765]], to take part in the [[Periphery Uprising]].<ref name=SL147>''The Star League'', p. 147, "Fourteenth"</ref>The Seventy-seventh was destroyed during the [[Hegemony Campaign]].<ref name=SL147/>
  
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==Tactics==
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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==
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The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanised Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.<ref name="SLp133">''The Star League'', p. 133</ref>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 14:53, 20 July 2016

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Overview

The Seventy-seventh 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 XXII Corps, Fourteenth Army, to District 1 of the Draconis Combine Military Region and then transferred to District 3 by 2765, to take part in the Periphery Uprising.[1]The Seventy-seventh was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[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.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 The Star League, p. 147, "Fourteenth"
  2. The Star League, p. 133

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