27th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
The 27th Division (第27師団, Dai-nijūnana Shidan) was an infantry division in the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call-sign was the Decisive Division (極団, Kiwame-dan). It was formed in China as the triangular division from the independent mixed brigade and other units 21 June 1938
| 27th Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1938 - 1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | garrison |
| Size | division |
| Garrison/HQ | Beijing |
| Nickname(s) | "Decisive Division" |
| Engagements | Battle of Wuhan Operation Ichi-Go |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Masaharu Homma |
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