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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
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==Tactics==
 
==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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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 Mechanised Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.<ref name="SLp133">''The Star League'', p. 133</ref>
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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==
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*''[[The Star League]]''
 
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[[Category:Star League Defense Force Commands|Mechanized Infantry Division, 0247th]]
 
 
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[[Category:Star League Defense Force Commands - Mechanized Infantry Division|Mechanized Infantry Division, 0247th]]

Latest revision as of 11:43, 11 November 2023

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247th Mechanized Infanty Division
Formed unknown
Disbanded 2765
Nickname The Matadors
Affiliation SLDF
Parent Command XXXIII Corps


Overview[edit]

The 247th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History[edit]

In 2764, the unit was stationed on Northfield[1], assigned as a part of the XXXIII Corps, Third Army, to District 2 of the Federated Suns Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery.[2] The 247th was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising in 2765.[2]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 247th Mechanized Infantry Division
Major General Laurentia Agnelli 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]

References[edit]

  1. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 252, "SLDF - Federated Suns Military Command Map"
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 151, "Third"
  3. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 61, "247th Mechanized Infantry Division"
  4. The Star League, p. 133

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