The 1st Guards Infantry Brigade was a military unit of the

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, and later the Imperial Guards Division. In 1939 it was succeeded by the

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Military Action

Russo-Japanese war

The 1st Guards Brigade was a part of the 1st Guards Division during the Russo-Japanese war. The brigade was commanded by Asada Nobuoki.

References

* Madej, W. Victor, Japanese Armed Forces Order of Battle, 1937-1945 volsAllentown, PA: 1981 * * Japanese World War II brigades Military units and formations of the Imperial Japanese Army Military units and formations established in 1867 Military units and formations disestablished in 1939 {{Japan-mil-hist-stub