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| nickname = The Oregonians | | nickname = The Oregonians | ||
| − | | parent formation = [[Star League | + | | parent formation = [[LXVI Corps (Star League)|LXVI Corps]] |
| formed = unknown | | formed = unknown | ||
| − | | year = | + | | year = 2767 |
| unitname = 296th Mechanized Infantry Divisiion | | unitname = 296th Mechanized Infantry Divisiion | ||
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | The commanding officer in 2764 | + | The commanding officer in 2764 was [[Major General]] [[Seve Marqueringh]].<ref name=FM:SLDFp63>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 63, "296th Mechanized Infantry Division"</ref> |
| + | ==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== | ||
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Revision as of 07:30, 7 August 2016
Contents
Overview
The Two Hundred Ninety-sixth Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764, the unit was stationed on Sullivan[1], assigned as a part of the LXVI Corps, Third Army, to District 2 of the Federated Suns Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery by 2765, to take part in the Periphery Uprising.[2] The 296th was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[2]
Officers
The commanding officer in 2764 was Major General Seve Marqueringh.[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]