Katayama Detachment


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