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| − | + | | Nickname = Bentley Was Here | |
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The '''203rd Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army. | The '''203rd Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army. | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The | + | 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== | ==Composition History== | ||
| − | The Division comprised two Brigades of | + | The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanized Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.<ref name="SLp133">''The Star League'', p. 133</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 11:43, 11 November 2023
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| 203rd Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Formed | unknown |
| Nickname | Bentley Was Here |
| Affiliation | SLDF |
| Parent Command | XXI Corps |
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Overview[edit]
The 203rd Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History[edit]
In 2764 the 203rd was stationed on Rio[1], as part of XXI Corps within the First Army and was assigned to the Terran Military Region. The 203rd was subsequently transferred to District 1 of the Draconis Combine Military Region by 2765 a part of the SLDF response to the Periphery Uprising.[2] The 203rd was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[2]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 203rd Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Major General | Henri Ducharme | 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.[4]