119th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
The 119th Division (第119師団, Dai-hyakujūkyū Shidan) was an infantry division of the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the Slaughter Division (宰兵団, Sai Heidan). It was formed 10 November 1944 in Heilongjiang as a triangular division. The nucleus for the formation was the leftovers of 23rd division and the 8th borders guards garrison. The division was initially assigned to the 6th army.
| 119th Division | |
|---|---|
| 第119師団 | |
| Active | 1944–1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Allegiance | 4th army |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Garrison/HQ | Hailar |
| Nickname(s) | Slaughter division |
| Engagements | Soviet invasion of Manchuria |
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