Difference between revisions of "261st Mechanized Infantry Division"
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Revision as of 12:06, 7 August 2021
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| 261st Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Formed | unknown |
| Disbanded | 2675 |
| Nickname | The Trireme Division |
| Affiliation | SLDF |
| Parent Command | LXVI Corps |
Contents
Overview
The 261st Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
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
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 261st Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Major General | Denis Bellomi | 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]