52nd Mechanized Infantry Division

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52nd Mechanized Infantry Division
Formed unknown
Disbanded 2766
Nickname The Pride of Sevastopol
Affiliation SLDF
Parent Command LXX Corps


Overview[edit]

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

History[edit]

In 2764, the unit was stationed on Cohagen[1], assigned as a part of the LXX Corps, Fourth Army, to District 3 of the Federated Suns Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery in 2765.[2] The Fifty-second was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising.[2]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 52nd Mechanized Infantry Division
Major General Fatma Rafi 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]

2764[edit]

  • 521st BattleMech Brigade [3]

References[edit]

  1. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 252, "SLDF - Federated Suns Military Command Map"
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 152, "Fourth"
  3. 3.0 3.1 Field Manual: SLDF, p. 75, "52nd Mechanized Infantry Division"
  4. The Star League, p. 133

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