japanese infantry divisions

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antoniop
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japanese infantry divisions

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Post by antoniop » 05 Jun 2004, 11:44

Hi,

Can anybody tell me where can i find the composition of japanese infantry divisions (its infantry regiments mainly) during ww2.

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Antonio
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Post by daveh » 05 Jun 2004, 14:25

book sources:

1944 US War Department Handbook on Japanese Military Forces
W. Victor Madej: Japanese Army Order of Battle
John L. Underwood: The Japanese Order of Battle in World War 2
Nafziger OOBs

composition of japanese infantry divisions: some are noted on

http://www.orbat.com/site/history/histo ... y1941.html

hope this helps
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Post by DrG » 05 Jun 2004, 15:35

You can find the same info provided by daveh but with more details here:
http://niehorster.orbat.com/014_japan/4 ... ation.html
http://niehorster.orbat.com/014_japan/4 ... ation.html
(from: http://niehorster.orbat.com/)
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japanese infantry divisions

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Post by antoniop » 06 Jun 2004, 10:05

Many thanks for your help.

I am trying to get the divisions that were formed in the period 1942-1945

Best regards

Antonio
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