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| nickname = n/a | | nickname = n/a | ||
| − | | parent formation = [[Star League | + | | parent formation = [[XLVI Corps (Star League)|XLVI Corps]] |
| formed = unknown | | formed = unknown | ||
| − | | year = | + | | year = 2765 |
| unitname = 161st Mechanized Infantry Division | | unitname = 161st Mechanized Infantry Division | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | The ''' | + | The '''161st Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[XLVI Corps (Star League)|XLVI Corps]], [[19th Army (Star League)|Nineteenth Army]], to the [[Periphery Military Region]], but was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]] by [[2765]], to take part in the [[Periphery Uprising]].<ref name=SL157>''The Star League'', p. 157, "Nineteenth"</ref> | In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[XLVI Corps (Star League)|XLVI Corps]], [[19th Army (Star League)|Nineteenth Army]], to the [[Periphery Military Region]], but was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]] by [[2765]], to take part in the [[Periphery Uprising]].<ref name=SL157>''The Star League'', p. 157, "Nineteenth"</ref> | ||
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| + | ==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. | ||
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| + | ==Composition History== | ||
| + | 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 15:24, 30 July 2016
Overview
The 161st 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 XLVI Corps, Nineteenth Army, to the Periphery Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery by 2765, to take part in the Periphery Uprising.[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]