290th Mechanized Infantry Division
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| 290th Mechanized Infantry Divisiion | |
| Unit Profile (as of 2766) | |
| Nickname | Hammer and Nails |
| Parent Formation | I Corps |
| Formed | unknown |
| Disbanded | 2766 |
Contents
Overview[edit]
The 290th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History[edit]
In 2764, the unit was stationed on Terra[1], assigned as a part of the I Corps, First Army, to the Terran Military Region.[2] The 290th was destroyed during the Amaris Civil War in 2766.[2]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 290th Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Major General | Brianna Ford | 2764[3] | |
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.