Second General Army (Japan)
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The Second General Army (第2総軍 (日本軍), Dai-ni Sōgun) was a general army (army group equivalent) of the Imperial Japanese Army responsible for the defense of western Honshū, Kyūshū and Shikoku during the final stage of the Pacific War.
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Japanese: 第2総軍 (日本軍) Dai-ni Sōgun | |
Active | April 8, 1945 – November 30, 1945 |
Country | Empire of Japan |
Allegiance | Emperor of Japan |
Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
Type | General Army |
Garrison/HQ | Hiroshima |
Nickname(s) | Saiho (西方, Western) |
Engagements | None (Operation Downfall) |
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