85th Mechanized Infantry Division
85th Mechanized Infantry Division | |
Formed | unknown |
Disbanded | 2766 |
Nickname | n/a |
Affiliation | SLDF |
Parent Command | LXIII Corps |
Contents
Overview
The Eighty-fifth 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 LXIII Corps, Sixth Army, to District 2 of the Capellan Confederation Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery in 2765.[1] The Eighty-fifth was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising.[1]
Officers
Rank | Name | Command | |
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Commanding Officers of the 85th Mechanized Infantry Division |
Tactics
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.
Composition History
The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanized Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.[2]