90th Mechanized Infantry Division

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90th Mechanized Infantry Division
Nickname The Old Abe Division
Affiliation Star League
Parent Command LII Corps


Overview[edit]

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

History[edit]

In 2764, the unit was stationed on Corydon[1], assigned as a part of the LII Corps, Second Army, to District 1 of the Federated Suns Military Region and then transferred to District 3 by 2765, to take part in the Periphery Uprising.[2] The 90th was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[2]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 90th Mechanized Infantry Division
Major General George Hu 2577-2597[3]
Major General Irfan Uzzi 2764[3]

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.[4]

References[edit]

  1. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 252, "SLDF - Federated Suns Military Command Map"
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 150, "Second"
  3. 3.0 3.1 Field Manual: SLDF, p. 55, "90th Mechanized Infantry Division"
  4. The Star League, p. 133

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