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Fortieth Army (Japan)
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The Japanese 40th Army (第40軍, Dai-yonjyū gun) was an army of the Imperial Japanese Army during the final stages of World War II.
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Active | January 12, 1945 - August 15, 1945 |
Country | Empire of Japan |
Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
Type | Infantry |
Role | Corps |
Garrison/HQ | Ijuin, Kagoshima |
Nickname(s) | Yō (陽, positive) |
Engagements | Operation Downfall |
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