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This book, Combat Outline , was an official Imperial Japanese Army training manual, issued in 1929 (Showa 4) by Heiyo Tosho Co. It standardized how infantry units were to march, deploy, attack, defend, retreat, and communicate. The manual uses diagrams and concise explanations to unify drills and ensure consistency across regiments. Written in the tense years between WWI and the Manchurian Incident (1931), it reflects Japan’s shift toward large-scale military readiness. Unlike propaganda works, this is a practical handbook meant for soldiers and junior officers, showing exactly what was considered “basic combat knowledge” at the time. Aged wear with stains, tears, and discoloration. Red pencil markings and notes are present, evidence of real field use. A genuine pre-WWII field manual that reveals how the Japanese Army trained its soldiers. A rare chance to study the tactical mindset of the Showa era. Own a Piece of History. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).

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