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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
 
The '''185th Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army.
 
The '''185th Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army.

Revision as of 15:10, 19 August 2021

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185th Mechanized Infantry Division
Formed unknown
Nickname n/a
Affiliation SLDF
Parent Command XLIX Corps

Overview

The 185th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History

In 2764 the 185th was part of XLIX Corps within the Eleventh Army and was assigned to District 1 of the Lyran Commonwealth Military Region. The 184th was subsequently transferred to District 2 by 2765 in response to the Periphery Uprising.[1]

At the start of Operation Chieftain in July 2772 the Division was roughly at full strength.[2]

The 185th was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[1]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 185th Mechanized Infantry Division

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 The Star League, p. 144, "Eleventh"
  2. Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 120
  3. The Star League, p. 133

Bibliography