WWII Imperial Japanese Army Infantry Manual Medals Uniform Arisaka Rifle 1933
This is an original. “Infantry Handbook (Hohei Suchi)”. An instructional manual prepared for soldiers of the Imperial Japanese Army. Rather than focusing on a single weapon or subject, this book served as a comprehensive guide covering the knowledge expected of every infantryman. One of its greatest features is the large number of detailed illustrations and colorful fold-out plates that make the contents easy to understand. Included are illustrations and explanations of. Type 38 Arisaka rifle construction and parts. Infantry equipment and field gear. Uniforms and methods of maintenance. Backpacks, canteens, mess kits, and personal equipment. Military rank insignia and branch badges. Decorations, medals, and ribbon bars. The Order of the Golden Kite. The Order of the Rising Sun. The Order of the Sacred Treasure. National flags, military colors, and regimental flags. Basic map reading and field movement. The beautifully printed color plates are especially impressive, illustrating uniforms, insignia, medals, decorations, and military flags in remarkable detail. Shortly after the Manchurian Incident, this manual reflects a period when the Imperial Japanese Army was rapidly expanding and training thousands of new soldiers. Books like this were carried or studied by recruits to learn the fundamentals of military service. The knowledge contained within would later be applied during the Second Sino-Japanese War and throughout the Pacific War. Today, manuals preserving their. Original color fold-out illustrations. Are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. For collectors of Japanese militaria, military uniforms, medals, or Arisaka rifles, this book offers an exceptional visual reference from the pre-war Imperial Japanese Army. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.