73rd Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
The 73rd Division (第79師団, Dai-nanajūsan Shidan) was an infantry division in the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the Wrath Division (怒兵団, Ikari Heidan). It was created in July 1944 in Nagoya and disbanded 23 September 1945 in Toyohashi. It was a triangular division. The men of the division were drafted through 3rd military district, located in Nagoya.
| 73rd Division | |
|---|---|
| 第73師団 | |
| Active | 1944–1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Allegiance | Japanese Thirteenth Area Army |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Coastal defense |
| Nickname(s) | Wrath Division |
| Engagements | none |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Nonoyama Hidemi (野々山秀美) |
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