This is a complete set of ten original volumes of the. “Revised Civil Defense Member Handbook Draft” (Bogo Dantai Hitsuyo Soan). Under the supervision of the. Eastern Defense Headquarters of the Imperial Japanese Army. Unlike frontline military manuals, these books were created to train members of Japan’s. An organization responsible for protecting civilians in the event of air raids and other wartime emergencies. Rescue and first aid. In many ways, the organization combined roles similar to today’s volunteer fire departments, emergency response teams, and civil defense organizations. The set contains all ten sections covering every branch of Civil Defense operations. Numerous illustrations demonstrate first-aid procedures, casualty evacuation, stretcher carrying techniques, hemorrhage control, and emergency response methods, showing that these manuals were intended for practical field training rather than theoretical study. The preface explains that the work was revised with the cooperation of the. Army Science Research Institute. And was intended as an official operational guide for Civil Defense personnel during Japan’s expanding wartime mobilization. Several volumes bear a purple ownership stamp reading. Nagayama Pharmacy, Yorozu-machi, Tochigi. This is believed to be the stamp of a former owner or institution that once used these manuals. Because pharmacies often participated in emergency medical support during the period, the stamp adds an additional layer of historical interest, although its exact history is unknown. Complete sets like this rarely survive. Since each booklet was intended for practical use by different Civil Defense units, many were discarded or separated after the war. Finding all ten original volumes together is increasingly uncommon. This collection offers an exceptional glimpse into Japan’s home-front civil defense system immediately following the outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1937 and represents an important historical resource for collectors of WWII militaria, civil defense, and wartime social history. Please examine the photographs carefully for overall condition, including age-related wear, foxing, stains, and other signs of use. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Understanding a weapon begins with understanding its internal structure. This original reference manual contains the. Illustration volume Appendix No. Japanese Army Ordnance Course. During the Taisho era. Unlike an ordinary textbook, this volume consists almost entirely of. 44 large technical plates. Illustrating the internal construction of artillery ammunition, shells, fuzes, grenades, igniters, and related ordnance equipment used by the Imperial Japanese Army. The drawings are highly detailed cross-sectional engineering diagrams intended for artillery officers and military students studying the design and function of modern ammunition. One of the most interesting features is that the book bears a. Red “Secret” (Maruhi) military stamp. Along with the ownership stamp of an. Imperial Japanese Army artillery second lieutenant. Numerous handwritten annotations remain throughout the diagrams, showing that this was an actual working reference rather than an unused archive copy. The publication dates to. A period when the Imperial Japanese Army was actively studying and modernizing its artillery technology after World War I. Many of the designs reflect European ordnance concepts that influenced Japanese military development during the interwar years. Rather than focusing on combat history, this book documents the engineering and educational side of the Japanese Army. It offers a rare look at how officers learned the construction of shells, fuzes, grenades, and ignition systems nearly a century ago. For collectors of Imperial Japanese Army material, military engineering, artillery history, or original technical manuals, this is an outstanding and visually impressive reference. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
This is an original Imperial Japanese Army training reference manual for the grenade discharger, commonly known as the. The grenade discharger was one of the most important infantry support weapons used by the Japanese Army during WWII. Lightweight and highly portable, it was operated at the squad level and widely used in both the. China front and Pacific War. Forming a core element of Japanese infantry tactics. This manual is believed to have been issued through the. Imperial Japanese Army Infantry School. Inside, the book contains detailed. Mechanical diagrams, cross-sections, and operational explanations. Offering not only instruction but also valuable technical insight into how the weapon functioned. The text is written in pre-war Japanese orthography, reflecting the military education system of the time. One particularly important feature. On the back cover, there is a handwritten inscription. “2nd Company, 3rd Platoon – Sueyoshi (Yoshihachiro)”. This indicates that the manual was once owned and used by an actual soldier. It transforms this item from a simple manual into a. Personal artifact connected to a real individual who lived through that era. Who he was, where he was deployed, and what he experienced. This book quietly carries a fragment of that untold story. Aged with wear, stains, and some looseness in binding due to age, but. Complete with no missing pages. While manuals for the Type 92 machine gun are relatively common. Materials specifically focused on the grenade discharger-especially with a. Named soldier’s inscription. Rare and highly collectible. Perfect for collectors, historians, and anyone drawn to authentic, story-rich WWII artifacts. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
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.
This is an original Imperial Japanese Army military handbook titled. (“What Every Logistics Soldier Should Know”), supervised by the Army Inspector General of Military Education. The cover is marked. Army Inspector General of Military Education Supervision. This was a compact educational handbook intended for soldiers serving in the Japanese Army’s logistics and transport branch. What Was the Army Inspector General of Military Education? The Army Inspector General of Military Education was one of the most influential organizations within the Imperial Japanese Army. It was responsible for military doctrine, officer education, training programs, and the preparation of official instructional materials used throughout the army. Because this handbook was supervised by that organization, it was not simply a commercial publication but an official educational reference reflecting Imperial Japanese Army training standards. The Forgotten Soldiers of the Japanese Army. The Shichohei (Logistics Corps) were responsible for transporting food, ammunition, equipment, uniforms, and horses to frontline units. In modern terms, they were the military logistics and supply branch. Interestingly, logistics troops often received less prestige than combat arms within the Japanese military culture. A famous wartime saying even mocked them as. Shichohei are not real soldiers. History ultimately proved otherwise. Many military historians consider Japan’s chronic logistical weaknesses to be one of the major factors contributing to its defeat during the Pacific War. As supply lines collapsed, entire units suffered from starvation, ammunition shortages, and lack of equipment. This handbook therefore represents a rarely preserved glimpse into the branch responsible for sustaining the Japanese Army. Imperial and military flags. Orders, decorations, and medals. Army uniforms and equipment. Logistics and transport training. Several attractive fold-out color plates illustrate military insignia, decorations, flags, and uniforms, making this both a practical military handbook and an excellent research reference. Why It Is Scarce. Most Japanese military instructional materials were discarded or destroyed after 1945. Pocket reference books such as this were heavily used by soldiers and rarely survived in good condition. Furthermore, while infantry, aviation, and armored units are widely collected today, surviving materials relating specifically to the Japanese Army’s logistics branch appear much less frequently on the market. An excellent item for collectors of Imperial Japanese military history, military education, uniforms, insignia, and logistics history. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Here is an original Imperial Japanese Navy technical training manual. Issued for torpedo trainees at the Imperial Japanese Navy Torpedo School. Dated 1920 (Taisho 9). The Navy Torpedo School was responsible for training personnel in torpedo and naval mine operations – one of the most advanced weapon systems of its time. By 1920, Japan was rapidly expanding its naval power and modernizing its fleet with advanced electrical and mechanical systems. Electrical knowledge was essential for. Torpedo launch mechanisms. Naval mine systems. Shipboard motors and generators. This manual was created for trainees studying the fundamentals of electrical engineering necessary for naval weapon systems. Direct current generators. Electric motor principles. Structural diagrams and cross-sections. Coil and winding systems. Mechanical and electrical schematics. It includes fold-out technical diagrams showing detailed machine construction. This is not a commercial publication. It was an internal naval training document. Cover foxing and staining. General age wear and discoloration. Pencil markings and underlining. Damage on the final page. Overall fair condition for its age (over 100 years old). Please review photos carefully. This manual represents the technological foundation of the Imperial Japanese Navy during its expansion era – well before World War II. A rare Taisho-period naval technical document. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Own a piece of pre-WWII Japanese military history. This is the “Reference for First-Year Soldier Education” (14, 1935), compiled by Captain Keiichiro Yamazaki of the Imperial Japanese Army Infantry School. Published in Showa 10 (1935), this manual reflects Japan’s growing militarization in the tense years before the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937). It was used to train new recruits – teaching not only bayonet fighting, shooting, gas protection, and light machine-gun drills. But also the mental discipline and moral training essential to the Imperial Army’s doctrine of loyalty and endurance. Inside are detailed sections on. Bayonet and rifle training methods. Gas defense and field fortification. Leadership principles and psychological training. Field diagrams and photos of real training scenes. This manual captures the fusion of spiritual discipline and modern tactics that defined Japan’s 1930s military education. An invaluable primary source for historians, collectors, and researchers of prewar Japan and WWII militaria. Condition: Edge wear and small tears on spine, stains, and aging consistent with its 1930s origin. All pages remain intact – a well-preserved survivor from a critical era of Japanese military history. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
WWII-era precursor aviation technical manual titled. “Hatsudoki-ko Kyotei (Engine Mechanics Course)”, published in 1930 (Showa 5). This book was issued by Shoheikan with a foreword written by Kiyoshi Furuya, who served as Chief of the Imperial Japanese Army Aviation Headquarters at the time. The manual was designed as an instructional textbook for personnel involved in the maintenance and understanding of aircraft engines used by the Japanese Army aviation units. The contents cover the fundamental structure and operation of aircraft engines, including. Engine construction and components. Fuel supply mechanisms. Measuring instruments and diagnostic tools. Engine assembly and adjustment procedures. Maintenance and operational guidelines. Numerous diagrams and technical illustrations are included throughout the book, providing insight into early Japanese aviation engineering education and aircraft engine technology during the pre-WWII period. Publications related to Japanese Army aviation technical training from the early Showa period are relatively scarce today, making this an interesting reference for collectors and researchers of military aviation history. Age-related wear including stains, toning, and damage to the cover due to age. Pages remain readable with technical diagrams intact. Please examine the photos carefully for overall condition. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
This is an original Imperial Japanese Army manual for the. Type 11 Light Machine Gun. The Type 11 light machine gun was adopted by the Japanese Army in. And was the first standard light machine gun widely used by Japanese infantry. It saw extensive service during the early stages of the Second World War. The Type 11 is particularly famous for its. Unique hopper-fed ammunition system. Making it one of the most distinctive machine guns developed during the interwar period. This manual explains the structure, operation, and maintenance of the weapon and includes information on. Construction of the machine gun. Disassembly and assembly. Firing and operation procedures. Anti-aircraft sights and accessories. A particularly notable feature of this manual is the inclusion of. 25 foldout technical diagrams. Showing detailed mechanical illustrations of the weapon, tripod, and components. These diagrams provide valuable insight into the engineering and military technology of the Imperial Japanese Army. Original Japanese military technical manuals with detailed diagrams are highly sought after by collectors of. Military firearms history. Japanese military documents. An excellent reference piece for collectors and researchers of Japanese military firearms. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
This is an original Imperial Japanese Army engineering textbook. Compiled in 1923 (Taisho 12) for use at the Imperial Japanese Army Academy. Titled “Student Fortification Engineering Manual – Supplementary Diagrams and Tables”. This volume was created specifically for engineer cadets, who were trained to design and construct. Field fortifications, defensive positions, trenches, obstacles, and battlefield layouts. According to the cover inscription, this copy was personally owned by an Army engineer cadet. Enrolled in the regular officer training course, making it a genuine used instructional manual. Not a ceremonial or later reprint. The book contains numerous technical diagrams, maps, structural layouts, and engineering illustrations. Including fortress planning, troop deployment concepts, and early military aviation-related schematics. Handwritten notes and annotations remain, offering rare insight into how future officers actually studied and applied military engineering. Condition is heavily worn, with stains, tears, aging, and possible missing plates. But these characteristics strongly reflect its authentic use in military education. A highly desirable primary-source item for collectors of. Imperial Japanese Army history. Military engineering & fortification studies. Pre-WWII Asian military doctrine. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).