WW2 Imperial Japanese Army Ushijima Unit Photo Album 1939 China War Non-Sale
WW2 Imperial Japanese Army Commemorative Photo Album - Ushijima Unit, 1939. This is a rare and non-commercially distributed photo album commemorating the service of the Ushijima Unit during the early stage of the Second Sino-Japanese War. Published in 1939 (Showa 14) by Mimasu Publishing and officially endorsed by the Japanese Army, this album captures powerful visual records of the frontlines in China, including military portraits, battlefields, bombed cities, and daily life of soldiers. The Ushijima Unit was likely part of the prestigious 1st Division, known for its elite status and participation in major campaigns such as the Shanghai and Nanjing operations.
This album offers a glimpse into the wartime experience of Japanese soldiers during Japan's imperial expansion into China. Printed: Showa 14 (1939), February 1st. Publisher: Mimasu-sha, a military-designated publisher. Contains: Commanders' portraits, combat scenes, ruins of Chinese cities, daily life, and transportation.
Not for sale - distributed internally only. Condition: Some aging and spots, but overall well-preserved. Own a powerful piece of wartime history.
These albums are vanishingly rare and highly sought after by collectors and historians alike. Own a Piece of History.
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