2nd Raiding Brigade
WWII Imperial Japanese Army Military unit / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the British 2nd Paratrooper Brigade during World War II, see 2nd Parachute Brigade (United Kingdom).
The 2nd Raiding Brigade, also known as the Takachiho Paratroopers, was an Imperial Japanese airborne forces unit. Part of the Imperial Japanese Army Air Service (IJAAS), the unit was notably involved in the Battle of the Philippines in 1945, during which it was almost completely destroyed.
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2nd Raiding Brigade | |
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Active | 1941—2 September 1945 |
Country | Japan |
Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
Type | Airborne forces |
Role | Anti-tank warfare Artillery observer Close-quarters combat Direct action Forward air control HUMINT Indirect fire Jungle warfare Long-range penetration Mountain warfare Parachuting Raiding Reconnaissance Tactical communications |
Size | 2,475 personnel |
Nickname(s) | Takachiho Paratroopers |
Engagements | Invasion of Sumatra Battle of Leyte Battle of Luzon |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Kenji Tokunaga |
Aircraft flown | |
Transport | Mitsubishi Ki-57s (Type 100) |
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