Eighth Area Army
The Eighth Area Army (第8方面軍, Dai-hachi hōmen gun) was a field army of the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. The army was formed on 9 November 1942, becoming effective on 26 November at Rabaul as part of the Southern Army. The army was disbanded in September 1945.
| Eighth Area Army | |
|---|---|
Disabled Japanese tank at Biak | |
| Active | November 16, 1942 – August 15, 1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Field Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Rabaul |
| Nickname(s) | 剛(Gō = “strength”) |
| Engagements | Solomon Islands campaign New Guinea campaign Proposed invasion of Australia |
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