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==History==
 
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In [[2764]] the 161st 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 SLDF response to the [[Periphery Uprising]]. The 161st took heavy losses during the Uprising, and the [[division]] was disbanded.<ref name=SL157>''The Star League'', p. 157, "Nineteenth"</ref> An ad-hoc regiment of personnel from the 161st defected to the [[Taurian Concordat]] in [[2766]], but was destroyed in [[2767]].<ref name="FSWp34">''First Succession War'', p. 34, "Those Left Behind (Continued)"</ref>
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In [[2764]] the 161st 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 SLDF response to the [[Periphery Uprising]]. The 161st took heavy losses during the Uprising, and the [[division]] was disbanded.<ref name=SL157>''The Star League'', p. 157, "Nineteenth"</ref> An ad hoc regiment of personnel from the 161st defected to the [[Taurian Concordat]] in [[2766]], but was destroyed in [[2767]].<ref name="FSWp34">''First Succession War'', p. 34, "Those Left Behind (Continued)"</ref>
  
 
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Revision as of 21:25, 22 January 2022

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161st Mechanized Infantry Division
Formed unknown
Disbanded 2767[1]
Nickname Bayonets Affixed[2]
Affiliation SLDF
Parent Command XLVI Corps

Overview

The 161st Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History

In 2764 the 161st 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 SLDF response to the Periphery Uprising. The 161st took heavy losses during the Uprising, and the division was disbanded.[3] An ad hoc regiment of personnel from the 161st defected to the Taurian Concordat in 2766, but was destroyed in 2767.[1]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 161st Mechanized Infantry Division
Major General Alexandra Duford 2764[4]

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.[5]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 First Succession War, p. 34, "Those Left Behind (Continued)"
  2. Field Manual SLDF, page 223
  3. The Star League, p. 157, "Nineteenth"
  4. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 223, "LVI Corps"
  5. The Star League, p. 133

Bibliography