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Latest revision as of 11:47, 11 November 2023

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Seventieth Mechanized Infantry Division
Nickname No Berm Too High[1]
Affiliation Star League
Parent Command XXV Corps

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

History[edit]

In 2764, the unit was assigned, as a part of the XXV Corps, Eighth Army, to District 1 of the Free Worlds League Military Region and then transferred to District 3 by 2765 to take part in the Periphery Uprising.[2] The Division was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[2]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the Seventieth Mechanized Infantry Division
Major General Elba Teare 2764[1]

Tactics[edit]

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[edit]

The division comprised two brigades of Mechanized Infantry and a single BattleMech brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.[3]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Field Manual: SLDF, p. 113
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 141: "Eighth"
  3. The Star League, p. 133

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