71st Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
The 71st Division (第71師団, Dai-nanajūichi Shidan) was an infantry division in the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the Life Division (命兵団, Mikoto Heidan). It was created 16 April 1942 in Hunchun and disbanded in September 1945 in Taiwan. It was a triangular division. The men of the division were drafted through 7th military district, located in Hokkaido.
| 71st Division | |
|---|---|
| 第71師団 | |
| Active | 1942 - 1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Allegiance | Fortieth Army (Japan) |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | garrison |
| Nickname(s) | Life Division |
| Engagements | Second Sino-Japanese War Pacific War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Tenba Umahachi (天羽馬八) |
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