202nd Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
The 202nd Division (第202師団, Dai-nihyakini Shidan) was an infantry division of the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the Aoba Division (青葉 兵団, Aoba Heidan), after the Aoba Castle. It was formed 2 April 1945 in Sendai as a triangular division. It was one of the batch of eight divisions comprising 201st, 202nd, 205th, 206th, 209th, 212th, 214th and 216th divisions created as part of the Japanese reaction on the Battle of Okinawa.
| 202nd Division | |
|---|---|
| 第202師団 | |
| Active | 1945–1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Allegiance | 36th army |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Garrison/HQ | Takasaki, Gunma |
| Nickname(s) | Aoba division |
| Engagements | none |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Tadashi Katakura |
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