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Revision as of 11:55, 5 August 2021

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248th Mechanized Infantry Divisiion
Formed unknown
Nickname Hole Moles
Affiliation SLDF
Parent Command LIV Corps

Overview

The 248th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History

In 2764, the unit was stationed on Antietam[1], assigned as a part of the LIV Corps, Fourth Army, to District 3 of the Federated Suns Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed are of the Periphery by 2765, to take part in the Periphery Uprising.[2] The 248th was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[2]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 248th Mechanized Infantry Division
Major General Sarah Walsh 2764[3]

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.[4]

Each infantry brigade has an attached construction engineering battalion and mine-laying company.[3]

References

  1. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 252, "SLDF - Federated Suns Military Command Map"
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 152, "Fourth"
  3. 3.0 3.1 Field Manual: SLDF, p. 71, "248th Mechanized Infantry Division"
  4. The Star League, p. 133

Bibliography