106th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
The 106th Division (第106師団, Dai-hyakuroku Shidan) was an infantry division of the Imperial Japanese Army. It has no call sign, similar to 101st division. It was formed 15 May 1938 in Kumamoto as a C-class square division. The nucleus for the formation was the 6th division headquarters. The division was originally subordinated to the Central China Expeditionary Army. Its first division commander was Lieutenant General Matsuura Junrokuro, a graduate from Japanese Army War College.
| 106th Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1938–1940 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 22,000 |
| Garrison/HQ | Kumamoto |
| Nickname(s) | deliberately none |
| Engagements | Battle of Wuhan Battle of Wanjialing Battle of Nanchang Battle of Xiushui River Battle of Changsha (1939) 1939-40 Winter Offensive |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Matsuura Junrokuro Ryotaro Nakai |
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