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List of Coastal Fortresses in Japan during World War II

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This is the list of Empire of Japan coastal fortresses in existence during World War II. Fortresses on Japanese archipelago were led by the Commander of the Japanese Metropolitan Fortification System whose headquarters was in Tokyo Bay Fortress. The rest of exterior fortress system in the Provinces was managed in their respective Army or Navy command organizations.

Fortresses by location

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East Honshu

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West Honshu and Shikoku

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Kyushu and Okinawa

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Japanese colonies

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Army unit attached to the Fortress system

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Army Commanders in Fortress system

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References

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  1. ^ "Tsugaru Fortress". Archived from the original on 2005-11-01. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
  2. ^ "津軽要塞(旧函館要塞)". Retrieved 2016-08-05.
  3. ^ "豊予要塞". Retrieved 2016-08-05.