The Japanese conquest of the Pacific comprised of a complex series of widely scattered operations; their intent was to neutralize American; Commonwealth; and Dutch forces; seize regions rich in economic resources; and secure an outer defense line for their empire. Although their conquest was successful; the forces deployed from Japan and China were not always ideally trained; equipped and armed. The South Seas and tropics proved challenging to these soldiers who were used to milder climates; and they were a less lethal enemy on the Chinese mainland. This book examines the overall structure of the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA); the forces in existence at the beginning of World War II and the organization of the forces committed to the conquest of the Pacific.
#12063008 in Books 1998-08-28Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 #File Name: 184013120964 pages
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