Army of Tokyo Bay

Army of Tokyo Bay
Active June 19, 1945 – August 15, 1945 
Country Empire of Japan
Branch Imperial Japanese Army
Type Infantry
Role Corps
Garrison/HQ Tateyama, Chiba
Nickname(s) Fringe ( Fusa)
Engagements none
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Shihei Ooba
Toyoaki Yamauchi

The Army of Tokyo Bay (東京湾兵団 Tokyo wan heidan) was an army of the Imperial Japanese Army during the final days of World War II.

History

The Japanese Army of Tokyo Bay was formed 19 June 1945, under the 12th area army as part of the last desperate defense effort by the Empire of Japan to deter possible landings of Allied forces in Kantō region. The Army of Tokyo Bay was based in Tateyama, Chiba. It consisted mostly of poorly trained reservists, conscripted students and Volunteer Fighting Corps home guard militia. It was demobilized at the surrender of Japan on August 15, 1945, without having seen combat.

References and notes

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