Sixth Army (Japan)
| Japanese Sixth Army | |
|---|---|
Japanese Type 95 Ha-Go tank destroyed at Nomonhan | |
| Active | August 4, 1939 - August 15, 1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Hailar, Manchukuo |
| Nickname(s) | Mamoru (守, Protect) |
| Engagements | Battle of Khalkhin Gol Second Sino-Japanese War |
The Japanese 6th Army (第6軍, Dai-roku gun) was an army of the Imperial Japanese Army initially based in Manchukuo as a garrison force under the overall command of the Kwantung Army. At the end of World War II it was active in east China.