Difference between revisions of "57th Mechanized Infantry Division"
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| image = [[Image:Star League Logo.png]] | | image = [[Image:Star League Logo.png]] | ||
| nickname = n/a | | nickname = n/a | ||
− | | parent formation = [[Star League | + | | parent formation = [[XI Corps (Star League)|XI Corps]] |
| formed = unknown | | formed = unknown | ||
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| unitname = 57th Mechanized Infantry Division | | unitname = 57th Mechanized Infantry Division | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
− | In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[XI Corps (Star League)|XI Corps]], [[16th Army (Star League)|Sixteenth Army]], to District 3 of the [[Draconis Combine Military Region]], but was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]] in [[2765]], to take part in the [[Periphery Uprising]].<ref name=SL149>''The Star League'', p. 149, "Sixteenth"</ref> The | + | In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[XI Corps (Star League)|XI Corps]], [[16th Army (Star League)|Sixteenth Army]], to District 3 of the [[Draconis Combine Military Region]], but was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]] in [[2765]], to take part in the [[Periphery Uprising]].<ref name=SL149>''The Star League'', p. 149, "Sixteenth"</ref> The Fifty-seventh was destroyed during the [[Hegemony Campaign]].<ref name=SL149/> |
+ | ==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. | ||
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+ | ==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> | ||
==References== | ==References== |
Revision as of 14:27, 20 July 2016
Overview
The Fifty-seventh 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 XI Corps, Sixteenth Army, to District 3 of the Draconis Combine Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery in 2765, to take part in the Periphery Uprising.[1] The Fifty-seventh 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]