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Osprey Battle Orders 14 : Japanese Army in World War II : The South Pacific and New Guinea 1942-1943
The 1941 Japanese Pacific onslaught saw the defeat of Allied forces on all fronts, with the Philippines, Netherlands East Indies, and Commonwealth possessions falling under their control. During 1942-43, the Japanese consolidated their gains and redeployed forces in an attempt to break the Southern Lifeline between America and Australia. These plans were affected by the defeat at Midway, which forced the Japanese onto the defensive. This book examines Japanese forces employed in the follow-on conquests of 1942-43, and describes how unit organization, weaponry, and equipment were found lacking in the harsh environment of the Solomon Islands and on New Guinea. Text by Gordon Rottman.
Contents
- Introduction
- Combat Mission
- Unit Organization
- Doctrine and Tactics
- Weapons and Equipment
- Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence
- Combat Operations
- Lessons Learned
- Chronology
- Bibliography
The books in this series are;
Battle Orders 9 : Japanese Army in World War II : Conquest of the Pacific 1941-1942
Battle Orders 14 : Japanese Army in World War II : The South Pacific and New Guinea 1942-1943
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