Be Prepared for the Next War (1932) Imperial Japanese Navy Officer’s Pre-WWII
Rare pre-World War II Japanese military and political book. Be Prepared for the Next War. The book was written by an. Imperial Japanese Navy officer (rank: Lieutenant Commander). And reflects the tense international atmosphere of early 1930s East Asia. Unlike postwar memoirs or retrospective histories, this work was written. Before the Pacific War. At a time when the future course of events was still uncertain. The Manchurian Incident and its global repercussions. Military clashes in China, including Shanghai and coastal regions. Growing tensions with Western powers. The psychological readiness and sense of urgency felt within Japan. The text conveys a strong warning tone toward what the author believed to be an unavoidable large-scale conflict, offering valuable insight into. How Japanese military thinkers viewed the coming war in real time. From a historical perspective, this book is significant because it preserves the. Mindset, language, and assumptions of Japan before WWII. Rather than interpretations shaped by later outcomes. The author was an. Imperial Japanese Navy officer. While detailed biographical records are limited, the book itself clearly reflects a viewpoint grounded in active military service at the time. No unverified claims about the author’s later career are made. Visible aging, foxing, and wear consistent with a 1930s publication. Cover and spine show damage and repairs. Pages remain readable and intact. Please review all photos carefully to assess condition. Collectors of pre-WWII Japanese military material. Researchers of Manchurian Incident / early Showa-era ideology. WWII & East Asian history enthusiasts. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).