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Revision as of 11:06, 19 August 2021

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70th Mechanized Infantry Division
Formed unknown
Nickname n/a
Affiliation SLDF
Parent Command XXV Corps

Overview

The Seventieth 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 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.[1] The Division was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[1]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 70th 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]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 The Star League, p. 141, "Eighth"
  2. The Star League, p. 133

Bibliography