Difference between revisions of "217th Mechanized Infantry Division"
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| parent formation = [[LXIV Corps (Star League)|LXIV Corps]] | | parent formation = [[LXIV Corps (Star League)|LXIV Corps]] | ||
| formed = unknown | | formed = unknown | ||
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| unitname = 217th Mechanized Infantry Division | | unitname = 217th Mechanized Infantry Division | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | The ''' | + | The '''217th Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | In [[2764]] the | + | In [[2764]] the 217th was a part of [[LXIV Corps (Star League)|LXIV Corps]] within the [[18th Army (Star League)|Eighteenth Army]] and was assigned to the [[Periphery Military Region]].<ref name=SL156>''The Star League'', p. 156, "Eighteenth"</ref> The 217th was destroyed during the [[Periphery Uprising]] in [[2765]].<ref name=SL156/> |
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| + | ==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 14:45, 2 August 2016
Overview
The 217th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764 the 217th was a part of LXIV Corps within the Eighteenth Army and was assigned to the Periphery Military Region.[1] The 217th was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising 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]