The 1st Guards Infantry Brigade was a military unit of the Imperial Guard, and later the Imperial Guards Division. In 1939 it was succeeded by the Guards Mixed Brigade. Military Action Russo-Japanese war The 1st Guards Brigade was a part of the 1st Guards Division during the Russo-Japanese war. The brigade was commanded by Asada Nobuoki. References Madej, W. Victor, Japanese Armed Forces Order of Battle, 1937-1945 [2 vols] Allentown, PA: 1981 Japanese World War II brigades Military units and formations of the Imperial Japanese Army Military units and formations established in 1867 Military units and formations disestablished in 1939