WWII Imperial Japanese Navy 1936 Yokosuka Naval Training Corps Photo Album

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View WWII Imperial Japanese Navy 1936 Yokosuka Naval Training Corps Photo Album with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. It also includes “The Five Imperial Naval Precepts (Seikun Gokajo)” and other instructional material reflecting the values and discipline expected of Imperial Japanese Navy personnel. It represents an important chapter in the modernization and expansion of the Imperial Japanese Navy before the Pacific War. .main1 { border: 1px solid #000;border-radius: 5px;margin: 0 auto;width: 100%;padding: 0 20px 10px;background: #fff;box-sizing: border-box;word-break: break-all; }.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; } Description A rare original 1936 (Showa 11) Imperial Japanese Navy commemorative photo album produced for Short-Term Active Service Sailors (Tanki Genekihei) . The album opens with a portrait of Admiral Togo Heihachiro , one of Japan’s most celebrated naval commanders, followed by official portraits of senior Imperial Japanese Navy personnel officials, including: Rear Admiral Baron Masao Shibayama , Director of the Yokosuka Personnel Department Rear Admiral Shukuhara Fuchina , Director of the Sasebo Personnel Department Captain Shinichi Oku , Director of the Kure Personnel Department This album commemorates the Short-Term Active Service System , a military program established during Japan’s naval expansion of the 1930s. Under this system, young men received intensive naval training before transferring to the reserve, creating a pool of trained personnel who could be mobilized rapidly in time of war. It represents an important chapter in the modernization and expansion of the Imperial Japanese Navy before the Pacific War. The volume contains numerous photographs documenting life within the Yokosuka Naval Training Corps , including military training, life aboard warships, ceremonial events, athletic competitions, sightseeing excursions, and large group photographs. It also includes “The Five Imperial Naval Precepts (Seikun Gokajo)” and other instructional material reflecting the values and discipline expected of Imperial Japanese Navy personnel. Unlike commercially published books, commemorative albums such as this were produced in limited quantities primarily for the servicemen who participated in the program. As a result, surviving examples have become increasingly difficult to obtain, making them highly desirable to collectors of Imperial Japanese Navy memorabilia and researchers of prewar Japanese military history. The original string-bound format and illustrated cover depicting a Japanese battleship and aircraft further enhance its historical appeal. A fascinating primary source documenting the culture, education, and daily life of the Imperial Japanese Navy during the years immediately preceding World War II. Condition Please refer to the photographs for overall condition. Expected age-related wear including foxing, toning, stains, rubbing, edge wear, and wear to the original string binding are present. Sold as shown. Shipping Fedex or Japan post International Buyers - Please Note: 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. Thank you for your understanding. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Militaria › WW II (1939-45) › Original Period Items › Japan › Photographs.

Conflict

WW II (1939-45)

Original/Reproduction

Original

Theme

Militaria

Region of Origin

Japan

Country of Origin

Japan