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| − | | | + | | Disbanded = 2675 |
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| − | + | | Nickname = The Trireme Division | |
| − | + | | Affiliation = SLDF | |
| + | | Parent Command = [[LXVI Corps (Star League)|LXVI Corps]] | ||
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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== | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:43, 11 November 2023
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| 261st Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Formed | unknown |
| Disbanded | 2675 |
| Nickname | The Trireme Division |
| Affiliation | SLDF |
| Parent Command | LXVI Corps |
Contents
Overview[edit]
The 261st Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History[edit]
In 2764, the unit was stationed on Nagel[1], assigned as a part of the LXVI Corps, Third Army, to District 2 of the Federated Suns Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery.[2] The 261st was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising in 2765.[2]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 261st Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Major General | Denis Bellomi | 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]