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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
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[[Category:Star League Defense Force Commands - Mechanized Infantry Division|Mechanized Infantry Division, 0127th]]

Revision as of 04:28, 12 September 2021

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127th Mechanized Infantry Division
Disbanded 2765
Nickname Hell on Wheels[1]
Affiliation Star League
Parent Command XLII Corps

The 127th 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 XLII Corps, Twelfth Army, to District 2 of the Lyran Commonwealth Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery.[2] The 127th was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising in 2765.[2]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 127th Mechanized Infantry Division
Lieutenant General Stefan Steiner 2764[1]

Tactics

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

The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanized Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.[3]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Field Manual SLDF, page 153
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 145, "Twelfth"
  3. The Star League, p. 133

Bibliography