118th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
The 118th Division (第118師団, Dai-hyakujūhachi Shidan) was an infantry division of the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the Expansive Division (恵兵団, Kei Heidan). It was formed 10 July 1944 in Datong as a type-C(hei) security division, simultaneously with the 114th, 115th and 117th divisions. The nucleus for the formation was the 9th independent infantry brigade. The division was initially assigned to the 13th army.
| 118th Division | |
|---|---|
| 第118師団 | |
| Active | 1944–1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Allegiance | 13th army |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Garrison/HQ | Datong |
| Nickname(s) | Favor division |
| Engagements | none |
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