Japanese Infantry Divisions, 1944
The Imperial Japanese Army fielded several types of infantry divisions during World War II. The "Standard" Infantry Division had a TO&E strength of 20,000 personnel; transport was provided by some 7.500 horses; armament wise, this division was equipped with 9,000 rifles, 382 light machine guns, 340 grenade launchers, 112 heavy machine guns, 22 37mm/47mm anti-tank guns, 18 70mm battalion guns, 12 65mm regimental guns, 36 75mm field guns and 7 tankettes.
The "Strengthed" Infantry Division had a TO&E strength of 29,408 personnel; transport was provided by 9,906 horses and 502 motor vehicles. Weapons included 10,000 rifles, 405 light machine guns, 457 grenade launchers, 112 heavy machine guns, 72 20mm anti-tank rifles, 30 37mm/47mm anti-tank guns, 36 70mm battalion guns, 24 75mm regimental guns, 12 75mm field guns, 24 105mm howitzers, 12 150mm howitzers, 20 light tanks, 48 medium tanks and 13 tankettes.
The final type of Infantry Division was the "Strengthed (Modified) Division. Its TO&E strength was 24,600 men; transport was provided by 7,930 horses and 284 motor vehicles. Armament included 10,000 rifles, 411 light machine guns, 453 grenade launchers, 114 heavy machine guns, 78 20mm anti-tank rifles, 18 37mm/47mm anti-tank guns, 36 70mm battalion guns, 12 75mm regimental guns, 24 75mm field guns, 12 105mm howitzers and 6 tankettes.
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