1932 English-Japanese Military Dictionary / Imperial Japanese Army / Major
Original “English-Japanese Dictionary of Military Terms”. Compiled by Major J. Hiraoka, published by Heiyo Tosho Co. In 1932 (Showa 7). A rare pre-WWII military reference book used by Imperial Japanese Army officers and language trainees. Includes extensive terminology covering infantry, cavalry, artillery, uniforms, equipment, signals, naval terms, and more. The Imperial Precepts to Soldiers and Sailors. London Naval Treaty of 1930 (full Japanese translation). Army-Navy-Air Force relative ranks. Japanese and American decorations & medals. Weights and measures tables. With the original slipcase (case shows age wear). Book in good condition overall. One page shows a tear (see photos). A valuable reference for WWII historians, researchers, collectors, and military linguists. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.