1931 Imperial Japanese Army “Special Artillery Maneuver Report” / Non

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View 1931 Imperial Japanese Army “Special Artillery Maneuver Report” / Non with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This massive 1,000-page report records the Special Artillery Maneuver of 1930, a nationwide large-scale military exercise. • Title: 昭和五年特別砲兵演習記事 ( Special Artillery Maneuver Report, 1930 ). This was a non-sale internal report, distributed only within the Army’s higher artillery commands and schools. Description Extremely rare original publication titled “Shōwa 5 Tokubetsu Hōhei Enshū Kiji” (昭和五年特別砲兵演習記事), issued by the Imperial Japanese Army Artillery Department (Hōhei Kanbu) and printed by Seibudo in August 1931 (Showa 6) . This was a non-sale internal report , distributed only within the Army’s higher artillery commands and schools. This massive 1,000-page report records the Special Artillery Maneuver of 1930 , a nationwide large-scale military exercise conducted in Tochigi and Gunma Prefectures , one year before the Manchurian Incident. It analyzes real field operations including artillery coordination, meteorological observation, communication networks, range-finding, survey mapping, and topographic strategy — serving as a complete record of prewar Japanese artillery doctrine. The book includes numerous foldout charts and tactical maps , such as: • Defensive fortifications near Mount Kanayama (金山子付近防設要図) • Map of the Southern Army’s 2nd Division positions (南軍第二軍位置図) • Field survey diagrams and firing plans • Firepower coordination charts showing detailed trajectory calculations Details: • Title: 昭和五年特別砲兵演習記事 ( Special Artillery Maneuver Report, 1930 ) • Publisher: Seibudo Printing Co., Tokyo • Issued by: Artillery Department, Imperial Japanese Army • Date: August 12, 1931 (Showa 6) • Pages: 986 + 108 appendix • Size: 22 × 15.3 cm • Language: Japanese • Condition: Aged, foxing, minor wear; all foldout charts intact Historical Importance: This document reflects Japan’s rapid modernization of artillery tactics in the interwar period. It provides valuable insight into the transition from traditional field artillery to mechanized and coordinated fire systems. Due to its confidential nature ( Non-sale / 非売品 ), very few copies were preserved after 1945. A rare primary source for researchers of Japanese military history, artillery science, and pre-WWII operations . Shipping  Worldwide Shipping                                     International e packet Delivery Time: approximate 7-21days(To USA) With Tracking Number & NO Insurance  International  Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. .main1 { border: 1px solid #000;border-radius: 5px;margin: 0 auto;width: 65%;padding: 0 20px 10px 20px;background: #fff;box-sizing: border-box; }.main1 p,.main1 span { line-height: 24px;font-size: 18px }.main1 h1 { font-size: 26px !important; margin: 30px 0;text-align: center; color: #000 }.main1 h2 { margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #000; font-size: 22px; line-height:1.2; text-align: left }.main1 p,.main1 .product_dec div { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 20px 0; color: #333; text-align: left }.margin-bottom_change{ padding-bottom: 10px !important }h2 { background-color: #1190d9;color: #fff !important;padding: 10px 20px; } Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Militaria › 1919-38 › Original Period Items.

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Militaria

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Original

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Japan