Pre WWII Imperial Japanese Army 18th Infantry Regiment History Book 1930 For Sale

DescriptionThe History of a Japanese Infantry Regiment — Written Before World War IIPublished in 1930, this original Japanese military history book documents the Imperial Japanese Army’s 18th Infantry Regiment, a unit based in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture.The book includes portraits of former regimental commanders, a photograph of the regimental flag, the unit’s history, and accounts of its military campaigns.From the First Sino-Japanese War to the Russo-Japanese WarThe regiment’s history stretches back to the late 19th century, when Japan was becoming a modern military power.The book covers the First Sino-Japanese War (1894–1895) and major battles of the Russo-Japanese War (1904–1905), including:* Battle of Nanshan (1904): A fierce Japanese assault against fortified Russian positions.
* Battle of Te-li-ssu (1904): A battle between Japanese and Russian forces on the Liaodong Peninsula.
* Battle of Liaoyang (1904): One of the major land battles of the war.
* Battle of Shaho (1904): A prolonged confrontation between the two armies.
* Battle of Mukden (1905): One of the largest land battles of the Russo-Japanese War, fought near present-day Shenyang, China.These were not simply names on a map. They were places where soldiers marched, fought, and lost comrades.This book preserves their regiment’s history from a Japanese perspective.A Record from Before the Pacific WarThe book was published in 1930 — one year before the Manchurian Incident and eleven years before Pearl Harbor.Its photographs, military records, and accounts of earlier battles offer a fascinating glimpse into how Japanese soldiers and veterans remembered their history before World War II.Today, we know what came next. The people who first opened this book did not.ConditionAn original 1930 publication showing significant age-related wear.The cover has substantial surface peeling, and the book shows discoloration, stains, and general wear. Please examine all photographs carefully.An interesting historical artifact for collectors of Imperial Japanese Army memorabilia, Russo-Japanese War history, military photography, and antique military books.History is not only the story of generals and nations. It is also the story of the countless ordinary soldiers who lived through it.This book offers a small window into their world.Own a Piece of History.Shipping

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