Southern Expeditionary Army Group
Army unit of the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Southern Expeditionary Army Group (南方軍, Nanpō gun) was a general army of the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. It was responsible for all military operations in South East Asian and South West Pacific campaigns of World War II.[1] Its military symbol was NA.[2]
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Southern Expeditionary Army Group | |
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Japanese: 南方軍 Nanpō gun | |
Active | November 6, 1941 – September 2, 1945 |
Country | Empire of Japan |
Allegiance | Emperor of Japan |
Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
Type | General Army |
Size | 1,000,000 personnel |
Garrison/HQ | Saigon |
Engagements | Pacific War |
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The Southern Expeditionary Army Group was formed on November 6, 1941, under the command of Gensui Count Terauchi Hisaichi, with orders to attack and occupy Allied territories and colonies in South East Asia and the South Pacific.