37th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
The 37th Division (第37師団, Dai-sanjūnana Shidan) was an infantry division in the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the Winter Division (冬兵団, Fuyu Heidan). The 37th Division was activated at Kumamoto 7 February 1939 as a triangular division, simultaneously with 32nd, 33rd, 34th, 35th and 36th divisions. The division was declared battle-ready 2 July 1939. Its manpower came primarily from the prefectures on Kyūshū island.
| 37th Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1939–1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | garrison |
| Garrison/HQ | Kumamoto, Japan |
| Nickname(s) | Winter Division |
| Engagements | Second Sino-Japanese War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Hatazō Adachi Kentou Kenryou |
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