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IJA 18th Independent Mixed Brigade
The Imperial Japanese Army 18th Independent Mixed Brigade was an Independent Mixed Brigades (Imperial Japanese Army), Independent Mixed Brigade formed November 7, 1939, in occupied China. It was assigned to the Eleventh Army (Japan), 11th Army. The unit was engaged in the Central Hupei Operation during the Second Sino-Japanese War. The brigade was re-organized as the 58th Division (Imperial Japanese Army), 58th Division on 2 February 1942. Organization The 18th Independent Mixed Brigade consisted of the following units. * 92nd Independent infantry battalion * 93rd Independent infantry battalion * 94th Independent infantry battalion * 95th Independent infantry battalion * 96th independent infantry battalion * artillery troops * labor troops * signal communication unit Commanders * Lt. Gen Taka Kayashima 1939 - 1941 See also * IJA Independent Mixed Brigades References Independent Mixed Brigades (Imperial Japanese Army) Military units and formations established in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent Mixed Brigades (Imperial Japanese Army)
Between 1937 and 1945 the Japanese Imperial Army formed 126 Independent Mixed Brigades (numbered 1–136 with some gaps), typically composed of various units detached from other formations. Some were composed of separate, independent assets (usually Independent Infantry Battalions). These brigades were task organized under unified command and were normally used in support roles, as security, force protection, POW and internment camp guards and labor in occupied territories. An Independent Mixed Brigade had between 5,000 and 11,000 troops. History The first two of these Independent Mixed Brigades formed by the Kwangtung Army in the 1930s were the IJA 1st Independent Mixed Brigade and the IJA 11th Independent Mixed Brigade. Each of these brigades was organized in a unique manner; the 1st was disbanded in 1937 while the 11th was formed into the IJA 26th Division in 1938. Later a series of Independent Mixed Brigades were formed for the purpose of garrisoning the large territories ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |