Pre WWII Imperial Japanese Army Photo Book 1930 Meiji Emperor Military Uniforms For Sale

DescriptionThe Imperial Japanese Army Before World War II — 1930An original Japanese military photo book published in October 1930 (Showa 5), just one year before the Manchurian Incident of 1931.This impressive large-format publication (approximately 38 × 26 cm / 15 × 10.2 inches) contains 60 pages plus 12 additional pages, featuring numerous historical photographs and beautifully detailed color illustrations.From Emperor Meiji to the Imperial Japanese ArmyThe book opens with a portrait of Emperor Meiji (1852–1912), under whose reign Japan transformed into a modern nation and established its modern military forces.Its fascinating contents include:* Portraits of Emperor Meiji and prominent Japanese Army officers
* Military flags, regimental standards, and insignia
* Beautiful color plates of uniforms, medals, and decorations
* Army divisions, barracks, training grounds, and military facilities
* The Taiwan Army, 6th and 7th Divisions, and other military units
* Historical photographs and maps relating to the Sino-Japanese and Russo-Japanese WarsThe colorful illustrations of military uniforms, flags, and decorations are particularly appealing to collectors and researchers of Japanese militaria.A Nation on the Eve of a Turning PointBy 1930, Japan had already fought the First Sino-Japanese War (1894–1895) and Russo-Japanese War (1904–1905), becoming a major military power in East Asia.Just one year after this book was published, the Manchurian Incident would mark the beginning of a new period of Japanese military expansion and conflict.This book captures the Japanese Army just before that dramatic turning point in history.The photographs of Japanese forces in Taiwan are also especially interesting. Taiwan was under Japanese rule from 1895 to 1945, and the book preserves views of military facilities, units, and landscapes from that period.An Authentic Prewar Historical PublicationThis is an original 1930 Japanese publication, not a modern reproduction.From portraits of military leaders to everyday scenes of soldiers, historical battlefields, and colorful military illustrations, its pages offer a fascinating look at how the Imperial Japanese Army presented its history and traditions before World War II.ConditionApproximately 96 years old, with age-related discoloration, stains, creases, wrinkles, tears, scuffs, and some writing.Please examine all photographs carefully for the condition and contents.Own a Piece of History.More than an antique military photo book, this is a historical window into Japan’s military institutions, traditions, and society before World War II.An appealing collectible for enthusiasts of Japanese military history, antique photography, uniforms, medals, and prewar Asian history.Own a Piece of History.Shipping

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