96th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
The 96th Division (第96師団, Dai-kyūjūroku Shidan) was an infantry division in the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the Mistery 22001 Division (玄22001兵団, Gen 22001 Heidan). It was created 6 February 1945 in Seoul. The nucleus for the formation was the headquarters and training camps of the 56th division and 84th infantry brigade. It was nominally a triangular division.
| 96th Division | |
|---|---|
| 第96師団 | |
| Active | 1945 - 1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Allegiance | 58th army |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 9000 |
| Garrison/HQ | Seoul |
| Nickname(s) | Mistery 22001 |
| Engagements | none |
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