153rd Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
The 153rd Division (第153師団, Dai-hyakugojūsan Shidan) was an infantry division of the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the Kyoto Protection Division (護京兵団, Gokyo Heidan). It was formed 28 February 1945 in Kyoto as a square division. It was a part of the 16 simultaneously created divisions batch numbering from 140th to 160th.
| 153rd Division | |
|---|---|
| 第153師団 | |
| Active | 1945–1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Allegiance | 13th area army |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 10,000 |
| Garrison/HQ | Ise |
| Nickname(s) | Kyoto protection division |
| Engagements | none |
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