22nd Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
The 22nd Division (第22師団, Dai-nijūni Shidan) was an infantry division in the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the Plains Division (原兵団, Hara Heidan). The 22nd Division was raised in 1938 out of the reserve components of the 14th Division, on the same day as the 15th, 17th, 21st and 23rd divisions, as part of the military buildup following the outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War.
| 22nd Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1938 - 1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Nickname(s) | Plains Division |
| Engagements | Second Sino-Japanese War |
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