Chapter 1- WWII Japanese Recruitment and Training.
Learn about the system the Japanese employed to recruit and train soldiers during WWII. Topics covered here include the conscription system, procurement of officers, training of officers and non-commissioned officers, promotion, pay, awards and lastly morale, discipline and efficiency.
Chapter 2 - WWII Japanese Military System.
The Emperor was the highest authority in Japan during WWII. Learn how the military hierarchy system was established. This section covers the Japanese high command, territorial organizations, including depot divisions. In addition the field replacement system is explained.
Chapter 3 - WWII Japanese Field Organizations.
The Japanese armed forces had a field organization that was divided into arms, services and military intelligence. Subdivisions covered field command, area armies, infantry, signal unit, artillery, tank unit, engineers, medical, veterinary, and much more. The section displays an organizational chart for every division. A great amount of detailed information.
Chapter 4 - WWII Japanese Air Service.
This is an in-depth look at the Japanese army air force. Topics covered include; organization, air tactics, equipment, supply, training, medical, and more. Several photos of aircraft are displayed.
Chapter 5 - WWII Japanese Special Forces.
The special forces of Japan were feared in the battle field. This section covers the naval landing forces and special defense units. Information includes tactics, training, uniforms and much more.
Chapter 6 - WWII Japanese Military Police.
Enforcing order among military forces was the task of the military police. This section of the website covers administration, recruiting practices, uniforms/equipment, strength, police units, distribution according to areas and military police duties in the field.
Chapter 7 - WWII Japanese Military Tactics.
The discussion of military tactics is extensive so this section is divided into 5 parts. Among the topics covered include: basic tactical principles, tactical adjustments to open terrain warfare, employment of combat units, command doctrine, field orders, reconnaissance, counterreconnaissance and security.
Chapter 8 - Supply and Movement.
The Japanese The discussion includes: Putline of system supply, supply in the field, sea transportation, rail transportation, motor transportation, march tables and road spaces. Also included detailed action and evacuation system.
Chapter 9 - Japanese Military Weapons of WWII.
The Japanese employed a large variety of weapons. The coverage provided here is extensive so the section has been divided in 5 different parts to make it easier to read. The discussion includes:
Chapter 10 - Field Gear of the Japanese Soldier in WWII.
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Chapter 11 - The Japanese Uniforms and Accoutrements of WWII.
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Chapter 12 - Japanese WWII Map Symbols, Military Abbreviations, Phrases and More.
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The Japanese weapons of WWII. From advanced to primitive.
In general, the weapons employed by the Japanese in WWII, were of lesser quality than those used by Allied forces. However, the Japanese were not a force easy to beat. Take a comprehensive tour of the weapons used by the Japanese armed forces.
The Japanese Samurai. The last modern nation to take a sword into battle!
Think about this. You are facing a Colt .45 pistol and M-1 Garand rifle. Your weapon, a Samurai sword.
It happened!
Learn more about the history of this venerable sword. Its construction, basic translation of signature and
the highly skilled sword smith who made them.
The Japanese Army Air Force. From its humble beginings to the ruler of the South Pacific.
The Japanese army began experimenting with airplaned in 1911. It laid out the foundation of its air branch under the guidance of French military aviation instructors in 1919. In that year an aviation section was created in the War Ministry. The first military aviation school was opened at Tokorozawa in 1920 and two years later, schools were established at Shimoshizu and Akenogahara. Learn more about the Japanese air force.
