142nd Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
The 142nd Division (第142師団, Dai-hyakuyonjūni Shidan) was an infantry division of the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the Sendai Protection Division (護仙兵団, Kosen Heidan). It was formed 28 February 1945 in Sendai as a square division. It was a part of the 16 simultaneously created divisions batch numbering from 140th to 160th.
| 142nd Division | |
|---|---|
| 第142師団 | |
| Active | 1945–1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Allegiance | 11th area army |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 10000 |
| Garrison/HQ | Sendai |
| Nickname(s) | Sendai protection division |
| Engagements | none |
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