27th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
Encyclopedia
The Japanese 27th Division was formed in China from the units of the former Japanese China Garrison Army
July 15, 1938, becoming one of the first triangular division
s in the Japanese Imperial Army.
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Japanese China Garrison Army
The was formed 1 June 1901 as the , as part of Japan's contribution to the international coalition in China during the Boxer Rebellion. It was renamed the China Garrison Army on 14 April 1912.-History:...
July 15, 1938, becoming one of the first triangular division
Triangular division
A triangular division is a designation given to the way divisions are organized. In a triangular organization, the division's main body is composed of three regimental maneuver elements. These regiments may be controlled by a brigade headquarters or directly subordinated to the division commander...
s in the Japanese Imperial Army.
Organization
27th Division [2]- 1st China Garrison Infantry Regiment
- 2nd China Garrison Infantry Regiment
- 3rd China Garrison Infantry Regiment
- 27th Division Reconnaissance Regiment
- 27th Mountain Artillery Regiment
- 27th Military Engineer Regiment
- 27th Transport Regiment
Reference and further reading
- Madej, W. Victor. Japanese Armed Forces Order of Battle, 1937-1945 [2 vols]
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