Continental Expedition Vol 2 Record of First Platoon Commander Japan

by Ryu Kitamura

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Continental Expedition Vol 2 Record of First Platoon Commander Japan Key Features ✔ This historical record, titled "Continental Expedition Vol 2 Record of First Platoon Commander Japan," offers a compelling firsthand account of military operations during a tumultuous period in Chinese history. The book documents the experiences of a platoon commander who participated in the arduous retreat across northern China, including crossing the Yellow River and navigating the frontlines amidst fierce battles involving Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist Army, Mao Zedong's Eighth Route Army, and Yan Xishan's Shanxi forces. Covering over two and a half years from deployment to demobilization, this detailed battlefield chronicle provides valuable insights into the hardships faced by Japanese soldiers stationed in China during that era. ✔ Key features include detailed descriptions of troop movements, strategic engagements, and the challenging retreat through the Zhongjiao Mountains, culminating in the security duties around Yangquan. The book also features a comprehensive table of contents covering marches, security operations, stationing in Yangquan, and demobilization. Authored by Ryu Kitamura, born in Kyoto in 1954, a scholar of military history and armor research, this volume is a significant resource for historians and enthusiasts of military history and Japanese-Chinese wartime relations. ✔ Item Specifics: ✔ C:Condition: Like New (Never read) ✔ C:Title: Continental Expedition Vol 2 Record

• Publisher: Not specified
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine

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