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.

Army of Tokyo Bay
ActiveJune 19, 1945 – August 15, 1945 
CountryEmpire of Japan
BranchImperial Japanese Army
TypeInfantry
RoleCorps
Garrison/HQTateyama, Chiba
Nickname(s)Fringe (, Fusa)
Engagementsnone
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Shihei Ooba
Toyoaki Yamauchi

History

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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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  • This article incorporates material from Japanese Wikipedia page 東京湾兵団, accessed 22 July 2016