140th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
The 140th Division (第140師団, Dai-hyakuyonjū Shidan) was an infantry division of the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the Tokyo protection division (護東兵団, Koto Heidan). It was formed 28 February 1945 in Fujisawa as a square division. It was a part of the 16 simultaneously created divisions batch numbering from 140th to 160th.
| 140th Division | |
|---|---|
| 第140師団 | |
| Active | 1945–1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Allegiance | 53rd army |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 17000 |
| Garrison/HQ | Kamakura |
| Nickname(s) | Tokyo protection division |
| Engagements | none |
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