Katayama Detachment

The Katayama Detachment from the IJA 2nd Division fought small actions near Akiyama heights, or Heights 997 on 6th-10th of September 1939. 2nd Division (and the 4th Division) was attached to Japanese Sixth Army in the Battle of Khalkhin Gol as reinforcement for a projected counterattack that was canceled when a cease fire was signed.

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