Wwii Imperial Japanese Army Intelligence Book Us & Uk Military Manual 1943 Photo

Posted Thu, 04/03/2025 - 06:03

WWII Imperial Japanese Army Intelligence Book US & UK Military Manual 1943 Photo

This is an original WWII Imperial Japanese Army intelligence manual titled Beiei Gun Joshiki Common Knowledge of U. & British Armies, issued in December 1943 (Showa 18). It is a rare field guide used by Japanese Army officers and NCOs to identify and study enemy forces, including. And British tanks such as the M3 Grant, M4 Sherman, and various armored cars.

Allied aircraft such as the Spitfire and Typhoon. Artillery, small arms, and military vehicles. Each page contains detailed photos, silhouettes, and performance data, allowing Japanese soldiers to quickly recognize enemy equipment in the battlefield. During the Pacific War, Japanese forces faced American and British troops in the jungles, islands, and vast battlefields of Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

Soldiers needed to learn how to spot and understand Allied weapons without modern intelligence equipment. This manual is a snapshot of the real combat preparations and intelligence work of the Imperial Japanese Army. Stamped as Secret - , this book was strictly for military use and never intended for civilians.

Surviving examples are scarce today. Issued by the Imperial Japanese Army Education Directorate. Printed in the late stage of WWII when the war situation was deteriorating for Japan. Aimed to enhance the ability of Japanese troops to recognize enemy weapons accurately.

Used across the Southern fronts: Philippines, Burma, New Guinea, Solomon Islands. International Buyers - Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.

WWII Imperial Japanese Army Intelligence Book US & UK Military Manual 1943 Photo

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