Japanese Special Naval Landing Force

The Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces (SNLF) were the elite marine troops of the Imperial Japanese Navy, created due to the deep distrust between the Japanese Army and Navy, making joint operations almost impossible. The SNLF first saw action in 1932 during the Shanghai Incident of the Sino-Japanese War. These troops were highly trained, well-equipped, and had exceptional morale. Each SNLF formation was named after the base where it was formed, fostering strong unity and esprit de corps.