24th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
The 24th Division (第24師団, Dai-nijūyon Shidan) was an infantry division in the Imperial Japanese Army. Its callsign was the Mountain Division (山兵団, Yamahei-dan). The 24th Division was formed in Harbin, Manchukuo on 6 October 1939, as part of the Manchukuo territorial defense force under overall command of the 5th Army group of the Kwantung Army.
| 24th Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1939 - 1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Garrison/HQ | Harbin, Manchukuo |
| Nickname(s) | Mountain Division |
| Engagements | Second Sino-Japanese War Pacific War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Lt. Gen. Amamiya Tatsumi † |
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