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| parent formation = [[X Corps (Star League)|X Corps]]
 
| parent formation = [[X Corps (Star League)|X Corps]]
 
| formed  = unknown
 
| formed  = unknown
| year    = 2764
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| year    = 2779
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| disbanded = 2779
 
| unitname = 36th Mechanized Infantry Division  
 
| unitname = 36th Mechanized Infantry Division  
 
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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
 
The '''Thirty-Sixth Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army.
 
The '''Thirty-Sixth Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
In [[2764]] the Thirty-Sixth was a part of [[X Corps (Star League)|X Corps]] within the [[1st Army (Star League)|First Army]] and was assigned to the [[Terran Military Region]]. The Thirty-Sixth was then transferred to District 1 of the [[Capellan Confederation Military Region]] by [[2765]] in response to the [[New Vandenberg Uprising|Periphery Uprising]].<ref name=SL140>''The Star League'', p. 140, "First"</ref> The Thirty-Sixth was destroyed during the [[Hegemony Campaign]].<ref name=SL140/>
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In [[2764]] the Thirty-sixth was a part of [[X Corps (Star League)|X Corps]] within the [[1st Army (Star League)|First Army]] and was assigned to the [[Terran Military Region]]. The Thirty-sixth was then transferred to District 1 of the [[Capellan Confederation Military Region]] by [[2765]] in response to the [[New Vandenberg Uprising|Periphery Uprising]].<ref name=SL140>''The Star League'', p. 140, "First"</ref> The Thirty-sixth was destroyed during the [[Hegemony Campaign]].<ref name=SL140/>
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==Tactics==
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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==
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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 13:37, 14 July 2016

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Overview

The Thirty-Sixth Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History

In 2764 the Thirty-sixth was a part of X Corps within the First Army and was assigned to the Terran Military Region. The Thirty-sixth was then transferred to District 1 of the Capellan Confederation Military Region by 2765 in response to the Periphery Uprising.[1] The Thirty-sixth 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]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 The Star League, p. 140, "First"
  2. The Star League, p. 133

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