Fukuoka (130.400E 33.566N), the second largest city in Kyushu, was the site of two Mongol invasions, in 1274 and 1281. The second invasion fleet was destroyed by a typhoon – the original Divine Wind, or Kamikaze.
Fukuoka sits on the west bank of the Naka River, with the city of Hakata on the east bank. The two cities form one large metropolitan area.
Coal mines in the region produced about 6.3 million tons in 1941.
The headquarters of Western
District Army was located at Fukuoka. The 6 and 56 Depot Divisions and 56 Division were also located here,
along with 1 Tank Regiment and 26 Engineer
Regiment.
| Yard |
Floor Space |
Building Way Length |
Merchant Tonnage |
Naval Tonnage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakamatsu-Mitsubishi |
782 |
1805 |
2664 |
0 |
References
The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia (c) 2007 by Kent G. Budge. Index