1st Guards Infantry Brigade (Imperial Japanese Army)

The 1st Guards Infantry Brigade was a military unit of the Imperial Guard, and later the Imperial Guards Division. In 1939 it was succeeded by the Guards Mixed Brigade.

1st Guards Infantry Brigade
Active1867–1939
Disbanded1939
Country Empire of Japan
AllegianceEmperor of Japan
BranchImperial Guard (Japan)
TypeInfantry
Garrison/HQTokyo

Military Action

Russo-Japanese war

The 1st Guards Brigade was a part of the 1st Guards Division during the Russo-Japanese war. The brigade was commanded by Asada Nobuoki.

References

    • Madej, W. Victor, Japanese Armed Forces Order of Battle, 1937-1945 [2 vols] Allentown, PA: 1981
    • The Russo-Japanese War: Reports from British Officers Attached to the Field. Her Majesty's Stationery Office. 1908.
    • Kowner, Rotem (2006). Historical Dictionary of the Russo-Japanese War. Scarecrow Press, Inc.
    This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.