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| Southern Expeditionary Army Group | |
|---|---|
| Japanese: 南方軍 Nanpō gun | |
 Japanese General Count Terauchi Hisaichi, right, commanding officer of the Southern Expeditionary Army Group. | |
| Active | November 6, 1941 – September 2, 1945 |
| Country |  Empire of Japan |
| Allegiance | Emperor of Japan |
| Branch |  Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | General Army |
| Size | 1,000,000 personnel |
| Garrison/HQ | Saigon |
| Engagements | Pacific War |
The Southern Expeditionary Army Group (南方軍, Nanpō gun) was a general army of the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. It was responsible for all military operations in South East Asian and South West Pacific campaigns of World War II.[1] Its military symbol was NA.[2]
The Southern Expeditionary Army Group was formed on November 6, 1941, under the command of Gensui Count Terauchi Hisaichi, with orders to attack and occupy Allied territories and colonies in South East Asia and the South Pacific.
- ^ Jowett, The Japanese Army 1931–45
- ^ Japanese Wikipedia article of Southern Expeditionary Army Group