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| image = [[Image:Star League Logo.png]] | | image = [[Image:Star League Logo.png]] | ||
| nickname = The Matadors | | nickname = The Matadors | ||
| − | | parent formation = [[Star League | + | | parent formation = [[XXXIII Corps (Star League)|XXXIII Corps]] |
| formed = unknown | | formed = unknown | ||
| − | | year = | + | | year = 2765 |
| + | | disbanded = 2765 | ||
| unitname = 247th Mechanized Infanty Division | | unitname = 247th Mechanized Infanty Division | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | The ''' | + | The '''247th Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | The commanding officer in 2764 | + | The commanding officer in 2764 was [[Major General]] [[Laurentia Agnelli]].<ref name=FM:SLDFp61>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 61, "247th Mechanized Infantry Division"</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 07:03, 7 August 2016
Contents
Overview
The 247th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764, the unit was stationed on Northfield[1], assigned as a part of the XXXIII Corps, Third Army, to District 2 of the Federated Suns Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery.[2] The 247th was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising in 2765.[2]
Officers
The commanding officer in 2764 was Major General Laurentia Agnelli.[3]
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.[4]