Fifth Area Army
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The Fifth Area Army (第5方面軍, Dai-go hōmen gun) was a field army of the Imperial Japanese Army during the closing stages of World War II. It saw combat against the Soviet Union in Japan’s northern territories.
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Fifth Area Army | |
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Active | March 16, 1944 - August 15, 1945 |
Country | Empire of Japan |
Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
Type | Infantry |
Role | Field Army |
Garrison/HQ | Sapporo |
Nickname(s) | 達(Tatsu = “attain”) |
Engagements | Soviet–Japanese War |
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