Northern District Army
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The Northern District Army (北部軍, Hokubugun) was an army of the Imperial Japanese Army, responsible for defense of the northern region of the Japanese home islands, including Hokkaidō, Karafuto and the Chishima Islands.
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Northern District Army | |
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Active | December 2, 1940 – December 1, 1945 |
Country | Empire of Japan |
Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
Type | Infantry |
Role | Corps |
Garrison/HQ | Sapporo |
Engagements | Soviet invasion of Manchuria |
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