Difference between revisions of "297th Mechanized Infantry Division"
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| parent formation = [[VII Corps (Star League)|VII Corps]] | | parent formation = [[VII Corps (Star League)|VII Corps]] | ||
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| unitname = 297th Mechanized Infantry Division | | unitname = 297th Mechanized Infantry Division | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | The ''' | + | The '''297th Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[VII Corps (Star League)|VII Corps]], [[8th Army (Star League)|Eighth Army]], to District 1 of the [[Free Worlds League Military Region]] and then transferred to District 2 by [[2765]], to take part in the [[Periphery Uprising]].<ref name=SL141>''The Star League'', p. 141, "Eighth"</ref>The 275th was destroyed during the [[Hegemony Campaign]].<ref name=SL141/> | + | In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[VII Corps (Star League)|VII Corps]], [[8th Army (Star League)|Eighth Army]], to District 1 of the [[Free Worlds League Military Region]] and then transferred to District 2 by [[2765]], to take part in the [[Periphery Uprising]].<ref name=SL141>''The Star League'', p. 141, "Eighth"</ref> The 275th was destroyed during the [[Hegemony Campaign]].<ref name=SL141/> |
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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. | ||
==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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*[[2004th Battle Regiment]] | *[[2004th Battle Regiment]] | ||
Revision as of 07:30, 7 August 2016
Overview
The 297th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764, the unit was assigned, as a part of the VII Corps, Eighth Army, to District 1 of the Free Worlds League Military Region and then transferred to District 2 by 2765, to take part in the Periphery Uprising.[1] The 275th was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[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]