47th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)

The 47th Division was an infantry division in the Imperial Japanese Army. It was created on May 14, 1943. It took part in the Battle of West Hunan. It was commanded by Lieutenant General Hiroshi Watanabe.

Reference and further reading

 * Madej, W. Victor. Japanese Armed Forces Order of Battle, 1937-1945 [2 vols] Allentown, PA: 1981