157th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
The 157th Division (第157師団, Dai-hyakugojūnana Shidan) was an infantry division of the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the Hirosaki Protection Division (護弘兵団, Gogu Heidan). It was formed 28 February 1945 in Hirosaki as a square division. It was a part of the 16 simultaneously created divisions batch numbering from 140th to 160th.
| 157th Division | |
|---|---|
| 第157師団 | |
| Active | 1945–1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Allegiance | 50th army |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 10000 |
| Garrison/HQ | Misawa, Aomori |
| Nickname(s) | Hirosaki protection division |
| Engagements | none |
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