46th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
| 46th Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1944–1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Branch |
 Imperial Japanese Army
|
| Type | Infantry |
| Garrison/HQ | Kumamoto |
| Nickname(s) | Serene Division |
| Engagements | |
The 46th Division (第46師団 Dai-yonjūroku Shidan?) was an infantry division of the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the Serene Division (静兵団 Sei Heidan?)
The 46th Division was formed 14 May 1943 in Kumamoto, simultaneously with 42nd, 43rd and 47th divisions. The formation nucleus was the 66th Independent Infantry Brigade and headquarters of the 6th division. Troops were drawn from the Kumamoto Divisional District (Shikanku) which consisted of Kumamoto, Oita, Miyazaki, and Kagoshima prefectures. The 46th division was initially assigned to Western District Army.
The 46th division was temporarily assigned to 16th Army and ordered to move south in October 1943. The 46th artillery regiment was detached and left behind that time.
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