This is an original 1932 Imperial Japanese Army training manual, officially issued before WWII. Known as the Rikugun Tokuhon ("Army Reader"), it was the standard textbook used by Japanese soldiers and officers for military training and moral education.
It's not just a rulebook-this was the "bible" for every Japanese soldier before and during WWII. It covers everything from combat tactics, weapons, and equipment to the spirit and values expected of Imperial Army personnel, with period photographs, diagrams, and strategy illustrations.
When and where was it used? Published in 1932 ...
