Japanese Second Area Army

The Japanese Second Area Army (第2方面軍) was a field army of the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II.

History
The Japanese 2nd Area Army was formed on July 4, 1942 under the control of the Kwantung Army as a reserve and garrison force to maintain security and public order in Manchukuo. It was disbanded on June 13,1945, and its various components were reassigned to other commands.