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# WWII US Military Intelligence Translation - Japanese Soldier Diary (Battle of Saipan, 1944)Up for sale/sale is an extraordinary and rare piece of WWII Pacific Theater military history: an original period US Military Intelligence typewritten English translation of a captured diary belonging to Japanese soldier **Tarao Kawauchi** of the **Nakahara Unit / 43rd Div. Hosp. Unit (Chomare Unit 11943)**.### **Document Overview:**
- **Origin:** Found by US forces on July 19, 1944 at T.A. 2609 following the Battle of Saipan.
- **Coverage Dates:** June 11, 1944 through July 7, 1944.
- **Page Count:** Complete 6-page set (numbered 1 through 6).
- **Format:** Typewritten translation on period paper.### **Historical Significance & Content:**
This document offers a raw, firsthand look into the brutal realities of the Battle of Saipan from the Imperial Japanese Army's perspective.**Key Entries & Highlights:**
- **June 11–16:** Vivid accounts of heavy US naval bombardments, air raids over Charan-Kanoa, Garapan, and Tinian, and operating under field hospital conditions while afflicted with Dengue Fever.
- **June 17–26:** Describes relentless strafing, artillery fire, relocating casualties under fire to Mount Tapochau/Tara-Hoko, and reports of wounded soldiers taking their own lives with hand grenades.
- **June 27–July 5:** Direct engagement under heavy artillery, destruction of enemy tanks, severe injuries, and intense hand-to-hand/banzai preparation under Capt. Watanabe and Lt. Yamaguchi.
- **July 6–7:** A harrowing final entry describing the crushing US advance, a poignant final message and farewell to his family (mother, brother, sister Sumiko, aunt, and uncle), and a solemn vow on the 7th anniversary of the Sino-Japanese Incident prior to the final charge.### **Condition:**
- Authentic vintage condition. Paper shows expected age-related toning, minor creasing, and edge wear consistent with period field/office storage.
- All text remains fully clear, crisp, and legible.
- Please inspect all high-resolution photos carefully for exact physical condition.A must-have addition for serious WWII historians, Pacific Theater document collectors, or military archives.**Shipping & Handling:**
- Ships securely packaged flat between rigid cardboard layers to ensure safe delivery.
- Worldwide shipping available via International Shipping.
