73rd Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
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The 73rd Division (第79師団, Dai-nanajūsan Shidan) was an infantry division in the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the Wrath Division (怒兵団, Ikari Heidan). It was created in July 1944 in Nagoya[1] and disbanded 23 September 1945 in Toyohashi. It was a triangular division. The men of the division were drafted through 3rd military district, located in Nagoya.
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73rd Division | |
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第73師団 | |
Active | 1944–1945 |
Country | Empire of Japan |
Allegiance | Japanese Thirteenth Area Army |
Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
Type | Infantry |
Role | Coastal defense |
Nickname(s) | Wrath Division |
Engagements | none |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Nonoyama Hidemi (野々山秀美) |
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