144th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
The 144th Division (第144師団, Dai-hyakuyonjūyon Shidan) was an infantry division of the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the Osaka Protection Division (護阪兵団, Kosaka Heidan). It was formed 28 February 1945 in Osaka as a square division. It was a part of the 16 simultaneously created divisions batch numbering from 140th to 160th.
| 144th Division | |
|---|---|
| 第144師団 | |
| Active | 1945–1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Allegiance | 54th army |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 17000 |
| Garrison/HQ | Osaka |
| Nickname(s) | Osaka protection division |
| Engagements | none |
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