148th Mechanized Infantry Division

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148th Mechanized Infantry Division
Disbanded 2766
Nickname The Jacob R. Winstrom Division[1]
Affiliation Star League
Parent Command XX Corps

The 148th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History[edit]

In 2764, the unit was assigned, as a part of the XX Corps, Thirteenth Army, to District 3 of the Lyran Commonwealth Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery in response to the Periphery Uprising in 2765.[2] The 148th was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[2]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 148th Mechanized Infantry Division
Major General Harmony Tran 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.

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Field Manual: SLDF, p. 161
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 146: "Thirteenth"

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