How cowardly was the Fourth Division of Osaka, Japan in World War II?

The fourth branch, also known as Osaka branch and supplier branch, was established in Osaka. It was one of the standing divisions of the Japanese army 17 before the outbreak of World War II, and it was the first division of the Army.

Although some Japanese scholars say that this division is not strong in combat effectiveness, there are many mistakes in evidence. After all, it is a resident division in Japan, but the combat effectiveness of this division must not be underestimated.

Moreover, the Fourth Division is the only division in Japan that won the praise of Meiji Emperor's "Brave Drama" because of its huge losses in heroic operations. This is an unprecedented honor in the history of the Japanese army. The certificates of thanks for World War II were all issued by military commanders, and the emperor only praised them verbally, which was far from comparable in nature.

In the Battle of Nanshan in the Russo-Japanese War, the Fourth Division captured the position that the First Division could not conquer. For example, Japan's famous "Ghost of Danbo" Shinhara Infantry 70th Wing was adapted from the Fourth Division. Moreover, in this campaign, the Fourth Division Company participated in the battles of Liaoyang, Shahe and Fengtian in Jinzhou and other important towns, and did not lose at the moment (the article saying that the Fourth Division was incompetent said that it had been defeated repeatedly, and it was also nicknamed "Eight Companies are not afraid of defeat". )。

In the Pacific War, its 8th United Wing made great efforts to conquer Bataan-Corregidor, and was praised by Lieutenant General Yasumi Motomoto. Ito Koichi said in the book, "It is better to say that Osaka people are an army that can fight with their brains. If they find that they have no chance to win, they will not reluctantly engage, but will retreat to find the next chance to win. " Koichi Tanizawa also said: "Up to now, there is no basis to prove (laughing at Osaka soldiers) folk songs."

Many so-called cowardice of the Fourth Division are rumors, and those written things have nothing to do with the Fourth Division, because the Fourth Division was not there at that time.