52nd Mechanized Infantry Division
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| 52nd Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Disbanded | 2766[1] |
| Nickname | The Pride of Sevastopol[2] |
| Affiliation | Star League |
| Parent Command | LXX Corps |
The Fifty-second Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History[edit]
In 2764, the unit was stationed on Cohagen,[3] assigned as part of LXX Corps, Fourth Army to District 3 of the Federated Suns Military Region but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery in 2765. The Fifty-second was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising.[1]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 52nd Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Major General | Fatma Rafi | 2764[2] | |
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.[4]
Composition History[edit]
The Division comprised two brigades of mechanized infantry and a single BattleMech brigade. Also attached was a ground aero wing.[4]
2764[edit]
- Two Striker regiments
- 5211th Battle Regiment