JAPANESE MILITARY UNIFORMS 1930-1945

Covers the period from the early Showa era through to Japan's defeat in 1945, documents in extraordinary detail the full range of uniforms worn by officers, non-commissioned officers, and enlisted men. Every major branch is examined: infantry, cavalry, armored troops, artillery, engineers, military police, airborne and special forces, as well as the Imperial Guard. The Imperial Japanese Navy is treated with equal thoroughness, including aviation personnel, naval landing forces, specialist branches, and training establishments. Seasonal dress, tropical and winter uniforms, work dress, ceremonial dress, and specialist clothing for extreme environments are all fully illustrated and explained. This Helion edition presents, for the first time, a complete and faithful translation of the entire Japanese text, including all technical descriptions and captions. Readers now have full access to the author's analysis, terminology, and explanatory depth exactly as intended. Contains 623 black and white illustrations, 5 black and white photos, 499 color illustrations, and 1 table.