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DescriptionHow did ordinary Japanese people learn about the war in 1937?This original Japanese booklet, published in 1937 by the Patriotic Women’s Association, offers a fascinating glimpse into how the Imperial Japanese Navy and its military campaigns were presented to the public.A War Before Pearl HarborIn July 1937, full-scale war broke out between Japan and China, more than four years before the attack on Pearl Harbor.This booklet was published during that pivotal year, when Japan was already deeply involved in a conflict that would eventually become part of World War II.More Than a Navy BookThe Patriotic Women’s Association, founded in 1901, was a major Japanese women’s organization that supported military personnel and their families.The booklet contains accounts of naval aviation, combat experiences, and civilian support for the Navy, along with period photographs.Its title, Stories of Naval Loyalty and Sacrifice, reflects how wartime publishers celebrated courage and sacrifice to encourage public support.Today, it provides a valuable historical perspective on Japanese wartime propaganda and civilian life.Item Details* Published: 1937
* Publisher: Patriotic Women’s Association
* Volume: No. 1
* Pages: Approximately 80
* Size: Approximately 18.6 × 12.6 cm (7.3 × 5 in)
* Language: Japanese
* Condition: Original vintage booklet with age-related discoloration, stains, and wear. Please examine the photographs carefully.A Small Book, a Larger HistoryThis is more than a collection of naval stories. It is a surviving example of how war was explained to ordinary people in Japan.For collectors of Japanese naval history, military aviation, and wartime publications, it offers a direct connection to the world of 1937.Own a Piece of History.Shipping
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