36th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)

The 36th Division (第36師団, Dai-sanjūroku Shidan) was an infantry division of the Imperial Japanese Army. The division was formed in 1939 and was disbanded in 1945. Its call sign was the Snow Division (雪兵団, Yuki Heidan). The 36th Division was activated at Hirosaki 7 February 1939, simultaneously with 32nd, 33rd, 34th, 35th and 37th divisions.

36th Division
Active1939–1945
CountryJapan
BranchImperial Japanese Army
TypeInfantry
Nickname(s)Snow Division
EngagementsSecond Sino-Japanese War
Battle of Biak
Western New Guinea campaign
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