Japanese Infantryman 1937–45

Sword of the Empire

AvGordon L. Rottman

Häftad, Engelska, 2005

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Beskrivning

This book examines in detail the Japanese Infantryman who, despite comparisons with the notorious German Waffen SS, was an enigma to Westerners. Brutal in its treatment of prisoners as well as the inhabitants of the areas that it conquered, the Imperial Japanese Army also had exacting standards for its own men - strict codes of honor compelled Japanese soldiers to fight to the death against the more technologically advanced Allies. Identifying the ways in which the Japanese soldier differed from his Western counterparts, the author explores concepts such as Bushido, Seppuku, Shiki and Hakko Ichi-u in order to understand what motivated Japanese warriors.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2005-08-03
Mått:184 x 248 x 7 mm
Vikt:252 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Warrior
Antal sidor:64
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustratör:Welply, Michael
ISBN:9781841768182

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Gordon L Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He was assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group until reassigned to the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969-70. A highly respected and established author, Gordon is now a civilian contract Special Operations Forces Intelligence Specialist at the Army's Joint Readiness Center, Ft Polk. Michael Welply studied art first in Winnipeg and then in Paris. He began his illustrating career in 1977 and has worked for many publishers in Europe and the United States. He has illustrated over 50 books, ranging from historical work to fantasy and fairy tales.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction; Chronology; Conscription; Training; Appearance; Equipment; Barracks Life; On Campaign; Belief and Belonging; Museums and Collections; Color Plate Commentary; Glossary; Bibliography; Index