158th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
| 158th Division | |
|---|---|
| 第158師団 | |
| Active | 1945–1945 |
| Country |
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| Allegiance | 11th area army |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 10000 |
| Garrison/HQ | Changchun |
| Nickname(s) | Immortal division |
| Engagements | none |
The 158th Division (第158師団 Dai-hyakugojūhachi Shidan) was an infantry division of the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the Immortal Division (不滅兵団 Fumetsu Heidan). It was formed 10 August 1945 in Changchun as a triangular division.
Action
The 158th division was organised from the cadets of the training units during the Soviet invasion of Manchuria.[1] The war ended with the surrender of Japan 15 August 1945 before the 158th division can complete the organization.
See also
Notes and references
- This article incorporates material from Japanese Wikipedia page 第158師団 (日本軍), accessed 14 July 2016
- Madej, W. Victor, Japanese Armed Forces Order of Battle, 1937–1945 [2 vols], Allentown, PA: 1981.
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