97th Mechanized Infantry Division
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| 97th Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Unit Profile (as of 2765) | |
| Nickname | n/a |
| Parent Formation | XXX Corps |
| Formed | unknown |
| Disbanded | 2765 |
Contents
Overview[edit]
The Ninety-seventh 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 XXX Corps, Twelfth Army, to District 2 of the Lyran Commonwealth Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery.[1] The Ninety-seventh was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising in 2765.[1]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 97th Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
Tactics[edit]
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[edit]
The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanised Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.[2]