Continental Expeditions Volume 1 First Platoon Commander Japan

by Ryū Kitamura

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Continental Expeditions Volume 1 First Platoon Commander Japan Key Features ✔ This is a first-hand historical account titled "Continental Expeditions Volume 1 First Platoon Commander Japan," authored by Ryū Kitamura. The book provides a detailed and personal record of the author's experiences during the military campaigns in Northeast China during World War II. It chronicles his journey from initial enlistment as an infantryman, through rigorous training in severe cold conditions, to becoming a first-class officer candidate. The narrative continues with his deployment to the battlefield, specifically the defense of the Xi County bridgehead, and concludes with his return home after demobilization. This document offers valuable insights into wartime life, military training, and combat experiences from a Japanese officer's perspective. ✔ Key features include a comprehensive account of military training, deployment, and combat in China, along with personal reflections and detailed descriptions of battlefield conditions. The author, Ryū Kitamura, was born in Kyoto in 1954, a scholar of military history and weapons, with previous roles as a museum curator and a member of the Japan Armor and Weaponry Preservation Society. ✔ Item Specifics: ✔ C:Condition: Like New (Never read) ✔ C:Author: Ryū Kitamura ✔ C:Title: Continental Expeditions Volume 1 First Platoon Commander Japan ✔ C:Language: Japanese ✔ C:Format: Hardcover ✔ C:Genre: Military History, Personal Memoir ✔ C:Publication Year:

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• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine

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