47th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
| 47th Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1943 - 1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Branch |  Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Garrison/HQ | Hirosaki |
| Nickname(s) | Bullet Division |
| Engagements | Battle of West Hunan |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Hiroshi Watanabe |
The 47th Division (第47師団, Dai-yonjūnana Shidan) was an
The 47th Division was formed 14 May 1943 in
On 13 June 1944, a 12th detachment comprising three infantry battalions and mountain artillery battalion was separated from the 47th division and sent to Luzon, where it was expanded to the 58th Independent Mixed Brigade and fought in Battle of Luzon until surrender of Japan 15 August 1945.
In December 1944, the division was assigned to the 43rd army and transferred to North China, where it participated in the disastrous Battle of West Hunan from April 1945.
The 47th division had met the
See also
- List of Japanese Infantry Divisions
- Independent Mixed Brigades (Imperial Japanese Army)
Reference and further reading
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- Madej, W. Victor. Japanese Armed Forces Order of Battle, 1937-1945 [2 vols] Allentown, PA: 1981
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