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==History== | ==History== | ||
In [[2764]] the 218th was a part of [[XLI Corps (Star League)|XLI Corps]] within the [[9th Army (Star League)|Ninth Army]] and was assigned to District 2 of the [[Free Worlds League Military Region]]. The 218th was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]] in [[2765]] in response to the [[Periphery Uprising]] but defected after arriving, joining the Periphery rebels.<ref name=SL142>''The Star League'', p. 142, "Ninth"</ref> | In [[2764]] the 218th was a part of [[XLI Corps (Star League)|XLI Corps]] within the [[9th Army (Star League)|Ninth Army]] and was assigned to District 2 of the [[Free Worlds League Military Region]]. The 218th was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]] in [[2765]] in response to the [[Periphery Uprising]] but defected after arriving, joining the Periphery rebels.<ref name=SL142>''The Star League'', p. 142, "Ninth"</ref> | ||
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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. | ||
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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 14:45, 2 August 2016
Overview
The 218th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764 the 218th was a part of XLI Corps within the Ninth Army and was assigned to District 2 of the Free Worlds League Military Region. The 218th was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery in 2765 in response to the Periphery Uprising but defected after arriving, joining the Periphery rebels.[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]