--- product_id: 3792914 title: "Japanese Army 1931-45 (Volume 1, 1931-42)" price: "R956" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/3792914-japanese-army-1931-45-volume-1-1931-42 store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 8 color uniform plates 48 pages of expert detail Covers China & early Pacific campaigns Japanese Army 1931-45 (Volume 1, 1931-42) **Price:** R956 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“– Unlock the secrets of Japan’s WWII army – where tradition meets tactical mastery! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Japanese Army 1931-45 (Volume 1, 1931-42) - **How much does it cost?** R956 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/3792914-japanese-army-1931-45-volume-1-1931-42) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Compact Expertise:** 48 pages packed with operational insights, chronology, and organizational breakdowns. - β€’ **Trusted Reference:** Backed by a helpful index and bibliography, making research effortless and authoritative. - β€’ **Authentic Coverage:** Explore Japanese ground forces’ gear, tactics, and character from 1931-42 with precision. - β€’ **Meticulous Visuals:** Dive into 8 detailed uniform plates and rare photos that bring history to life. - β€’ **Perfect for Enthusiasts:** Ideal for modelers, reenactors, and WWII history pros craving accuracy and depth. ## Overview This concise 48-page reference book offers a richly illustrated and meticulously researched overview of the Japanese Army from 1931 to 1942, focusing on their organization, uniforms, equipment, and tactics during the early Pacific and Chinese campaigns. Featuring rare photographs, detailed insignia charts, and 8 color plates, it’s an essential resource for historians, modelers, and military enthusiasts seeking authoritative insight into one of WWII’s most unique fighting forces. ## Description During Japan's devastating Pacific offensive of the 1941-42 period of World War II, the Allies paid a high price for their failure to take seriously an army which had already been fighting in Manchuria and China for ten years. That army was a unique blend of the ancient and the modern and its up-to-date equipment and resourceful tactics served an almost medieval code of unquestioning obedience and ruthless aggression. This first of two titles covers the organisation, equipment, uniforms and character of Japanese ground forces in the Chinese and early Pacific campaigns, illustrated with insignia charts, many rare photographs, and eight meticulous uniform plates. Review: Detailed - An excellent overview rich with many specific details on uniforms, insignias, and weapons of the IJA. Included are color illustrations of uniforms from each theater of Japanese operations including Burma, China, Malaya, the Philippines, and of course the Pacific Islands defense. Perfect for modelers, reenactors, and plain old WWII history nerds. Less than 50 pages total, has a table of contents and helpful index. Review: One of Osprey's helpful "cliff notes" for a military history topic. 48 pages - Provides operational background on pp. 3-4, chronology on pp. 5-12, a half page on Tarwawa (p. 18), organization on pp. 13-24, and uniforms, rank (including charts), and gear on pp. 24, 33-42, with bits about training ans selection scattered throughout. There are photos with explanatory text throughout the book, and the 8 plates (24 figures) and the accompanying text discuss uniforms, gear, and equipment, with occasional side notes on selection, training or organization. Bibliography on p. 42, Index on p. 48. Issues: Jowett claims that the average American in the Pacific campaign had 4 tons of equipment, but the average Japanese had 2 pounds. A loaded Nambu weighs more than 2 pounds. I'd love to see the footnote. James D Glick Fort Campbell Austin Peay Clarksville, TN ## Features - Reference Book ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #946,612 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,095 in Japanese History (Books) #1,874 in Military Strategy History (Books) #5,607 in World War II History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 75 Reviews | ## Images ![Japanese Army 1931-45 (Volume 1, 1931-42) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/917GIX7Fp+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Detailed *by B***S on May 11, 2019* An excellent overview rich with many specific details on uniforms, insignias, and weapons of the IJA. Included are color illustrations of uniforms from each theater of Japanese operations including Burma, China, Malaya, the Philippines, and of course the Pacific Islands defense. Perfect for modelers, reenactors, and plain old WWII history nerds. Less than 50 pages total, has a table of contents and helpful index. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of Osprey's helpful "cliff notes" for a military history topic. 48 pages *by J***K on May 7, 2024* Provides operational background on pp. 3-4, chronology on pp. 5-12, a half page on Tarwawa (p. 18), organization on pp. 13-24, and uniforms, rank (including charts), and gear on pp. 24, 33-42, with bits about training ans selection scattered throughout. There are photos with explanatory text throughout the book, and the 8 plates (24 figures) and the accompanying text discuss uniforms, gear, and equipment, with occasional side notes on selection, training or organization. Bibliography on p. 42, Index on p. 48. Issues: Jowett claims that the average American in the Pacific campaign had 4 tons of equipment, but the average Japanese had 2 pounds. A loaded Nambu weighs more than 2 pounds. I'd love to see the footnote. James D Glick Fort Campbell Austin Peay Clarksville, TN ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Japanese Army Uniforms of WWII *by G***U on May 29, 2016* Nice compilation of Japanese army uniforms of the early and bulk of World War II years. Comes with good pictures and an English text which is easy to read. This book traces the early years of the 1930's into the 40's when Japan became an aggressive juggernaut in the Far East.. ## Frequently Bought Together - Japanese Army 1931-45 (Volume 1, 1931-42) - Japanese Tanks 1939–45 (New Vanguard, 137) - Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces: Uniforms and equipment 1932-45 (Men-at-Arms) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/3792914-japanese-army-1931-45-volume-1-1931-42](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/3792914-japanese-army-1931-45-volume-1-1931-42) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-11-11*