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| parent formation = [[XXXV Corps (Star League)|XXXV Corps]] | | parent formation = [[XXXV Corps (Star League)|XXXV Corps]] | ||
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| unitname = 160th Mechanized Infantry Division | | unitname = 160th Mechanized Infantry Division | ||
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| − | The ''' | + | ==Overview== |
| + | The '''1600th Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In [[2764]], the unit was assigned as a part of [[XXXV Corps (Star League)|XXXV Corps]], [[15th Army (Star League)|Fifteenth Army]], to District 2 of the [[Draconis Combine Military Region]], but was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]] as a part of the [[SLDF]] response to the general Periphery uprising following the [[New Vandenberg Uprising]].<ref name=SL148>''The Star League'', p. 148, "Fifteenth"</ref>. The 160th was destroyed in the Periphery in [[2765]].<ref name=SL148/> | In [[2764]], the unit was assigned as a part of [[XXXV Corps (Star League)|XXXV Corps]], [[15th Army (Star League)|Fifteenth Army]], to District 2 of the [[Draconis Combine Military Region]], but was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]] as a part of the [[SLDF]] response to the general Periphery uprising following the [[New Vandenberg Uprising]].<ref name=SL148>''The Star League'', p. 148, "Fifteenth"</ref>. The 160th was destroyed in the Periphery in [[2765]].<ref name=SL148/> | ||
| + | ==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. | ||
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| + | ==Composition History== | ||
| + | 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 15:23, 30 July 2016
Overview
The 1600th 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 XXXV Corps, Fifteenth Army, to District 2 of the Draconis Combine Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery as a part of the SLDF response to the general Periphery uprising following the New Vandenberg Uprising.[1]. The 160th was destroyed in the Periphery in 2765.[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]