| Title |
Mono No | HTML | PDF |
| Political Strategy Prior to the Outbreak of War | | |
| Political Strategy
Prior to the Outbreak of War, Part I |
144 | HTML | |
| Political Strategy
Prior to the Outbreak of War, Part II |
146 | HTML | |
| Political Strategy
Prior to the Outbreak of War, Part III |
147 | HTML | |
| Political Strategy
Prior to the Outbreak of War, Part IV |
150 | HTML | |
| Political Strategy
Prior to the Outbreak of War, Part V |
152 | HTML | |
| Pre-War Planning | | |
| Pearl Harbor Operations:
General Outline of Orders and Plans |
97 | HTML | |
Outline of Naval Armament and Preparations for War, Part I (1922-1934) [Navy]
Naval plans and preparations, including construction
of vessels and aircraft. Covers Japanese participation
in international conferences and naval limitation agreements.
Discusses establishment of 1st and 2d Naval Armament
Replenishment Plans. (Edited, Reproduced, 61 pages) |
145 | HTML | PDF |
Outline of Naval Armament and Preparations Part II (1934-1939) [Navy]
A continuation of No. 145, shows acceleration of naval
construction program due to outbreak of China Incident.
Discusses 3d and 4th Naval Armament Replenishment Plans.
(Edited, Reproduced, 37 pages) |
*149 | HTML | PDF |
Outline of Naval Armament and Preparations for War, Part III (1939 -1941) [Navy]
Follows No. 149 and describes further acceleration of
naval construction program due to decision to go to war against
the United States and Great Britain. Discusses the 5th Naval
Armament Replenishment Plan as well as the supplementary
Naval Armament Plan. (Edited, Reproduced, 46 pages) |
160 | HTML | PDF |
Outline of Naval Armament and Preparations for War, Part IV (1942) [Navy]
Gives details on wartime naval construction, including
build-up of naval air strength. Discusses plans for future
naval construction under 5th Naval Armament Replenishment
Plan. (Edited, Reproduced, 62 pages) |
*169 | HTML | PDF |
Outline of Naval Armament and Preparations for War, Part V (March 1943-April 1945) [Navy]
Describes the efforts of the Japanese Navy to effect
replacement of material and personnel losses. Reviews
warship production for period 1942-45. (Edited, Reproduced, 79 pages) |
*172 | HTML | PDF |
Outline of Naval Armament and Preparations for War, Part VI (March-June 1945) [Navy]
Plans for final defense of Japan by use of special attack
(suicide) planes, boats, manned torpedoes, and submarines.
Cites construction figures for 1944 and 1945, showing
estimates for requirements of special attack equipment.
(Edited, Reproduced, 108 pages) |
174 | HTML | PDF |
| General Topics | | |
History of Imperial General Headquarters, Army Section (1941-1945) [Army]
Covers the establishment of Imperial General Headquarters
and the problems encountered by the Army Section in the
prosecution of the Greater East Asia War. Brief references
to political and diplomatic aspects, showing relationship
of IGHQ to other branches of the Japanese Government. Gives
over-all review of the Pacific War, including preparations
and decision to enter into a state of war with the United
States, Great Britain, and the Netherlands. Appendixes
contain Army orders and an explanation of unit designations.
(Rewritten. 382 pages) |
45 | HTML | |
Outline of Administration in Occupied Areas (1942-1945) [Army]
Very generalized description of military administration
in Malaya, Java, Sumatra, Borneo, Burma, the Philippines,
and Hong Kong. Discusses broad aspects of economic and
occupation problems without giving details of solutions.
(Unedited translation, 86 pages) |
103 | | |
The Imperial Japanese Navy in World War II (1941-1945) [Navy]
Not a narrative-type monograph, but a valuable reference
work showing organizations and reorganizations of the Japanese
Navy during World War II. Lists, by name, each combatant
and noncombatant vessel sunk or heavily damaged, including
the location of the sinking and the cause. (Edited, Reproduced,
279 pages)
Part 0
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
Appendix A
Appendix B
|
*116 | HTML | PDF |
General Summary of Naval Operations, Southern Force (November 1941-April 1942) [Navy]
A brief synopsis of naval plane and preparations for
operations in the South Pacific Area prepared prior to the
outbreak of war. Some data on initial invasions showing
naval participation and assistance. (Edited, Reproduced, 12 pages) |
105 | | |
Submarine Operations in First Phase Operations (December 1941-April 1942) [Navy]
An extremely brief account of submarine activities in
the Pacific and Indian Ocean areas. Too general to be of
real value. (Unedited translation, 5 pages) |
108 | | |
Submarine Operations in Second Phase Operations, Part I (April-August 1942) [Navy]
A description of submarine operations in the Aleutians, South
Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Midway. Includes data on the
reorganization of the 6th Fleet (Submarine Force) and agreements
with Germany regarding submarine operations in the Indian Ocean.
(Edited, Reproduced, 48 pages) |
110 | | |
Submarine Operations in Second Phase Operations, Part II (August 1942-March 1943) [Navy]
Covers virtually all areas of the Pacific, although
primary coverage is devoted to operations in the Guadalcanal
area. Describes efforts to prevent landing of U.S.
reinforcements, attempts to supply Japanese troops on the
island, and assistance rendered in the withdrawal from
Guadalcanal. (Unedited translation. 59 pages) |
111 | | |
Submarine Operations in Third Phase Operations, Part I (March-November 1943) [Navy]
An account of submarine operations in the Southeast
Pacific, Indian Ocean, Aleutians, and U.S. coastal waters.
Organization of Submarine Forces, missions, and results
of operations are given. Study includes brief account of
evacuation of Kiska Garrison and a meeting with a German
submarine in the Indian Ocean. (Unedited translation, 65 pages) |
163 | | |
Submarine Operations in Third Phase Operations, Part II (November 1943-March 1944) [Navy]
An account of submarine operations in the Central and
Southeast Pacific areas. Organizations and dispositions of
forces adopted in efforts to cut U.S. supply lines and
attack invasion forces. Attack of Truk by a U.S. task
force and subsequent submarine operations against the task
force are also included. (Unedited translation, 67 pages) |
171 | | |
Submarine Operations in Third Phase Operations Parts III, IV, and V (March 1944-August 1945) [Navy]
A detailed account of submarine operations in all areas
of the Pacific with charts showing losses during quarterly
periods. Some information on reorganization of the Submarine
Force and employment of suicide tactics with midget submarines.
Appendix contains much information on construction, losses,
strength, and final dispositions of individual submarines
after termination of war. (Partially edited, 237 pages) |
184 | | |
Outline of Third Phase Operations (February 1943-August 1945) [Navy]
Very general, although comprehensive, coverage of the
defence plans, preparations, and operations from the time of
the Guadalcanal withdrawal to the final surrender. Gives
over-all situation but furnishes little material on combat
operations. An excellent general review of the Japanese
naval situation in the latter part of World War II. (Unedited
translation, 44 pages) |
117 | | |
Operational History of Naval Communications (December 1941-August 1945) [Navy]
A technical discussion of the development, improvement,
and use of communication facilities in the Japanese Navy during
World War II. Covers experiments and research, codes and
cryptography, and radar development. Furnishes some data
on ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore visual and radio communication,
Discusses use of VLF (Very Low Frequency) submarine
communications systems and special communications plans for
various operations and actions. (Edited, Reproduced, 407 pages)
Part 1
Part 2 |
*118 | | PART-1 PART-2 |
Surface Escort Operations (December 1941-August 1945) [Navy]
A discussion of the efforts to provide naval escorts for
troop and freight convoys. Written from the Shipping Command
headquarters level, provides little information on actual
escort experiences, but is primarily concerned with
organizations and plans. Contains comprehensive organizational
charts and some information on shipping losses. (Unedited
translation, 16 pages) |
*125 | | PDF |
Historical Review of Landing Operations of Japanese Forces (1904-1945) [Army]
A general review of principles and policies for the
conduct of landing operations. No detailed information on
landings or amphibious military operations, but a broad
discussion of types of transports required, naval escorts
needed, loading and unloading techniques, air cover, and
organization of the Shipping Transport Command, (Edited,
Reproduced, 50 pages) |
156 | | PDF |
Railway Operations Record (1941-1945) [Army]
A general description of railway operations in Japan
and the occupied countries, including Korea and Manchuria.
Primarily devoted to describing control agencies and
organization of railroads for military use. Also covers
construction of the Burma-Thailand Railroad and the
militarization of rail lines in Japan. (Unedited translation, 209 pages) |
164 | | |
| Manchuria | | |
Japanese Preparations for Operations in Manchuria (1931-1942) [Army]
Review of background of the Kwantung Army and a description
of its build-up and subsequent weakening through transfer of
units to the South Pacific theater, Appendix contains very
complete listings of units and records of transfers in and
out of the Kwantung Army. (Edited, Reproduced, 64 pages) |
77 | | PDF |
The Kwantung Army in the Manchurian Campaign (1941-1945) [Army]
Contains information on transfers and activation of
Kwantung Army units, including build-up and subsequent weakening
of the army. Some information on Soviet invasion. Virtually
all information is duplicated in Nos. 77, 138, 154, and 155.
(Unedited translation, 45 pages) |
78 | | |
Japanese Preparations for Operations in Manchuria (January, 1943-August 1945) [Army]
Primarily an account of attempts to build the Kwantung
Army and to prepare defenses against the USSR in the face
of tremendous troop levies being made to bolster Japan's
defenses in other areas. Little material on combat operations,
but strong on plans and preparations. (Edited, Reproduced, 190 pages) |
138 | | |
Naval Operations Against Soviet Russia (1941-1945) [Navy]
In spite of the title, this monograph is not a record
of naval operations, but a brief discussion of naval plans to
be implemented to defend Japan against Soviet aggression
if war should break out while Japan was engaged in its own
aggression in the South Pacific. A small amount of
information on Soviet attacks subsequent to 9 August 1945.
(Edited, Reproduced, 23 pages) |
106 | HTML | PDF |
Air Operations Record Against Soviet Russia (June 1941-September 1945) [Army Air Force]
An account of the formation, build-up, and subsequent
weakening through transfer of units, of the 2d Air Army in
Manchuria. Some data on operations against Soviet forces
in August 1945. Appendixes contain lists of units activated,
assigned, and transferred in and out of the 2d Air Army.
(Edited, Reproduced, 65 pages) |
151 | | |
Homeland Operations Record, Volume IV Operations in Karafuto and China Area (9 August-22 August 1945) [Army]
Describes minor engagements which developed when the
USSR invaded Karafuto and the Kuril Islands. Information
on the surrender, disarmament, and deportation of Japanese
troops to Siberia. Some data on defense plans and preparations,
troop movements, and reorganization of command prior to
Soviet invasion. (Edited, Reproduced without maps, 69 pages) |
153 | | |
Record of Operations Against Soviet Russia, Eastern Front (August 1945) [Army]
A series of studies covering plans and preparations
of each of ten Kwantung Army units for the defense of Eastern
Manchuria. Brief descriptions of defensive operations conducted
in August 1945 are included. (Rewritten, Reproduced, 346 pages) |
154 | | PDF |
Record of Operations Against Soviet Russia Northern and Western Fronts (August-September 1945) [Army]
Similar to No. 154 in covering plans, preparations,
and operations of sixteen Kwantung Army units. Appendix
contains lists of units and commanders, casualty and
repatriation figures, and information on Soviet prison camps.
(Rewritten, Reproduced, 281 pages) |
155 | | |
| China Operations | | |
China Area Operations Record (Revised) (July 1937-November 1941) [Army]
A brief description of the outbreak of the China Incident
and the subsequent punitive operations of the Japanese Army.
Some discussion of the Army's move into French Indo-China.
(Rewritten, Reproduced, 85 pages) |
70 | | PDF |
Army Operations in China (December 1941-December 1943) [Army]
Describes the capture of Hong Kong by units of the 23d
Army. Covers the efforts of the China Expeditionary Army,
with the 11th and 13th Armies, to consolidate positions and
eliminate Chinese resistance in Central China. Also discusses
operations to destroy American air bases in China. (Rewritten,
Reproduced, 170 pages) |
71 | | PDF |
Army Operations in China (January 1944-August 1945) [Army]
Describes the efforts of the China Expeditionary Army, using
the North China Area Army and Sixth Area Army, to destroy U.S.
and Chinese airfields, secure transportation facilities and
overthrow the Chungking Government (ICHI-GO Operation). Good map
coverage; organization and movement of units thoroughly covered.
(Rewritten, Reproduced, 22 pages) |
72 | | PDF |
Combat in the Tao-Erh-Chuang Area (February-June 1938) [Army]
A very vague account of the operations of the 2d Army in
attempting to contain the China Incident by subduing the 1st,
3d, and 5th Chinese War Sector Armies in the
Tientsin-Kaifeng-Tsingtao triangle of northeast China. (Edited,
Reproduced, 12 pages) |
73 | | |
Operations in the Kun-Lun-Kuan Area (November 1939-February 1940) [Army]
A brief account of the efforts of the 21st Army to
retain control of that part of southern China through which
the French Indo-China to Chungking supply routes ran, Poorly
written, few details, inadequate map coverage. (Edited,
Reproduced, 13 pages) |
74 | | |
Operations at Changsa
(Deleted, contents included in No. 70 (Revised).) |
75 | | |
Air Operations in the China Area (July 1937-August 1945) [Army Air Force]
Air operations in support of ground forces in the China
Incident. Covers the ICHI-GO Operation in which attempts
were made to eliminate U.S. air bases in China and to intercept
U.S. planes en route to bomb Japan. Describes final efforts
to build up strength to protect coastal installation against
the anticipated Allied invasion of China. (Rewritten,
Reproduced, 211 pages) |
76 | | PDF |
China Area Operations Record Command of the China Expeditionary Army (August 1943-August 1945) [Army]
Covers the prosecution by the China Expeditionary
Army of the ICHI-GO Operation, an attempt to (1) destroy
air bases being used by U.S. planes; (2) reopen and maintain
rail communications between north and south China; and
(3) crush the Chungking regime and bring an end to fighting
in all of China. Latter portion of study is devoted to an
account of the fortifying and strengthening of key defense
areas on the China coast to forestall the anticipated
establishment of invasion bases by the United States.
(Rewritten, Reproduced, 201 pages) |
129 | | |
China Incident Naval Air Operations (July-November 1937) [Naval Air Force]
Air operations of the 1st and 2d Combined Naval Air
Groups in support of ground forces in the China operations
of 1937. Primarily concerned with operations in Central
and Southern China with only a few references to Army operations
in the north. Written in daily journal format,
shows number of sorties flown, results accomplished,
and losses incurred. (Unedited translation, 205 pages) |
166 | HTML | PDF |
North China Area Operations (July 1937-May 1941) [Army]
An account of the outbreak of the China Incident and the
efforts of the North China Area Army to bring it to a speedy
conclusion. Includes operations in Northeast China and
along the Mongolian border. Punitive expeditions, mop-ups,
and formation of garrison units are described in some detail.
Organization charts and map coverage are excellent. (Rewritten,
Reproduced, 363 pages) |
178 | | PDF |
Central China Area Operations Record (1937-1941) [Army]
Operations of the Central China Area Army and its
successor, the Central China Expeditionary Army, in the area
between Shanghai and Hangkou. Gives details of more than
twenty operations conducted by the Japanese forces in efforts
to occupy and pacify the Central China area. (Rewritten,
Reproduced, 269 pages) |
179 | | PDF |
South China Area Operations Record (1937-1941) [Army]
Covers the invasion of Canton and Hainan Island by
the 21st Army and includes subsequent operations conducted
by the army and its successor unit, the South China Area
Army, to cut Chiang Kai-shek's supply lines. Describes
operations along the borders of Hong Kong, Macau, and French
Indo-China culminating in occupation of the latter area.
(Rewritten, Reproduced, 132 pages) |
180 | | PDF |
| Pearl Harbor Attack | | |
Pearl Harbor Operations: General Outline of Orders and Plans (5 November-2 December 1941) [Navy]
Monograph consists primarily of a series of thirteen
orders and directives issued by the Naval General Staff,
the Combined Fleet, and the Carrier Striking Force concerning
the attack on Pearl Harbor. Appendix contains general
instructions for operations and actions after the outbreak
of the war. (Edited, Reproduced, 31 pages) |
97 | | |
Task Force Operations (November 1941-April 1942) [Naval Air Force]
An account of naval air attacks and task force operations
against Pearl Harbor, Northern Australia, Netherlands East
Indies, and in the Indian Ocean area. Written in expanded
outline format, monograph gives little detailed material on
combat operations but merely mentions engagements and
tabulated results. Numerous organizational charts show
composition of various task forces. (Unedited translation, 90 pages) |
113 | | |
Submarine Operations (December 1941-April 1942) [Navy]
Covers attack on Pearl Harbor and describes subsequent
submarine operation in U.S. coastal waters, including use
of midget submarines. Brief coverage of 6th Fleet (Submarine
Force) operations in the Central Pacific, Netherlands East
Indies, Malaya, the Philippines, and the Indian Ocean.
Includes charts showing submarine types and specifications.
(Edited, reproduced, 57 pages) |
102 | | |
| Invasion of the Philippines | | |
Philippines Operations Record (6 November 1941 - 30 June 1942) [Army]
Invasion of the Philippines described from the level of
14th Army Headquarters. Covers Luzon landings and drive to
the south, including capture of Manila, Bataan and Corregidor
as well as subsequent mop-up. Landings on other islands in
the Philippine Group lightly covered. (Unedited translation,
243 pages) |
1 | | |
Philippines Operations Record (1 December 1941 - 10 April 1942) [Army]
Invasion plans, preparations, and operations of the 16th
and 48th Divisions. Operational plans of the 4th Division
for the second phase of the Bataan Operation. Some data on
Corregidor and other Manila Bay fortifications and installations.
Gives detailed information on artillery, including missions,
employment and firing data. Outlines of General Homma's
personal estimate of the Bataan situation as of February 1942
and gives a resume of U.S. defense operations on Luzon,
Bataan, and Corregidor. Many maps and charts. (Unedited
translation, 109 pages) |
2 | | |
Philippines Air Operations Record (December 1944 - May 1942) [Army Air Force]
Operations of the 5th Air Group in support of the
Philippines invasion, including the Bataan operations and the
reduction of Corregidor. Primarily a record of sorties flown
and results reported. (Edited, Reproduced, 71 pages) |
11 | | PDF |
Operational Situation of the Japanese Navy in the Philippines Invasion Operations (December 1941) [Naval Air Force]
A brief account of the attacks by the 11th Air Fleet which
preceded the landing of Army invasion forces on Luzon,
Mindanao, and Jolo Islands. Some data on escort of troop
convoys and landing operations, (Unedited translation, 18 pages) |
80 | | PDF |
| Defense of the Philippines | | |
Philippines Operations Record (December 1942 - June 1944) [Army]
Subjugation operations in various islands briefly covered.
Cites steps taken to prevent supply of guerrilla units by U.S.
submarines and planes. Covers movement of Headquarters,
Southern Army, to Manila and efforts of 14th Army to effect
defense preparations while simultaneously subduing guerrillas
and insurgents. Contains some discussion of the Philippines
as a logistical base for the Southern Theater of Operations.
(Unedited translation, 56 pages) |
3 | | |
Philippines Operations Record (July - November 1944) [Army]
Fourteenth Area Army plans and preparations for the
over-all defense of the Philippines. Covers construction
of fortifications, mobilization, and training of replacements.
Discusses Army-Navy agreements for joint defense operations.
Includes some details of the start of the Leyte Defense
Operations. (Unedited translation, 50 pages) |
4 | | |
Philippines Operations Record (July - December 1944) [Army]
Discusses the 35th Army's plans, preparations, and
operations in defense of Leyte. Written from the Fourteenth
Area Army level, study consists chiefly of orders to the 35th
Army and the 16th Division and is a miscellany of plans,
preparations, and operations. Apparently written from memory,
few dates or strength and casualty figures are provided. Of
limited value. (Unedited translation, 18 pages) |
5 | | |
Philippines Operations Record (June 1944 - August 1945) [Army]
An account of the 35th Army's defense of the Southern
Philippines (area south of Luzon and Mindoro). Gives full
coverage to the defense of Leyte, including plans and preparations
from the Army Headquarters level. Describes withdrawal of
35th Army troops to Cebu and provides some coverage of the
defense of Mindanao and other islands. Many maps and charts.
(Unedited translation, 171 pages) |
6 | | |
Philippines Operations Record (January - August 1945) [Army]
An account of the Fourteenth Area Army's defense of Luzon,
including plans and preparations for local area defenses. A
large portion written in daily journal format from level of Area
Army Headquarters. Very complete coverage of unit locations and
over-all operations. Many maps and charts. (Unedited
translation, 222 pages) |
7 | | |
Philippines Operations Record (December 1944 - August 1945) [Army]
Defense plans, preparations and operations of the Shimbu
Group in Southern Luzon. Also gives some coverage of the
defense of Manila. (Unedited translation, 36 pages) |
8 | | |
Philippines Operations Record (December 1944 - August 1945) [Army]
Description of plans, preparations, and operations of the
Shimbu Group in defense of Clark Field area. Written in
outline form, study lacks cohesion and is of limited value.
(Unedited translation, 31 pages) |
9 | | |
Philippines Operations Record (November 1944 - April 1945) [Army]
A vague account of the activities of two provisional
companies that garrisoned Mindoro and Lubang Islands. Of
little or no value, this monograph was recommended for deletion.
Material contained might well have been condensed to one or
two paragraphs and combined with another study. (Unedited
translation, 9 pages) See also No. 137. |
10 | | |
Philippines Air Operations Record (August 1944 - February 1945) [Army Air Force]
Operations of the 4th Air Army in defense of Leyte and
Luzon, with some coverage of operations in defense of Mindoro.
Primarily concerned with plans and unit listings. (Unedited
translation, 119 pages) |
12 | | PDF |
Submarine Operations in the Philippines Area (September 1944-March 1945) [Navy]
A detailed description of operations in the Philippines
area during the Battle of the Philippine Sea. An account
of submarine operations in the Caroline and Molucca Islands
as well as at Iwo Jima. Primarily an account of missions,
assignments, bases, and estimates of damage inflicted.
Better than average organization and translation. (Unedited
translation. 30 pages) |
95 | | |
Philippine Area Naval Operations Part IV (January-August 1945) [Navy]
A description of the operations of naval land forces in
defence of Luzon: Manila, Corregidor, and Clark Field.
No naval engagements. (Edited, Reproduced, 39 pages) |
114 | | |
Philippines Operations Record Phase III, Volume IV, General Outline of Mindoro Operations (September 1944-August 1945) [Army]
A very brief description of operations of two infantry
companies of the 8th Division, which were virtually wiped out
in defending Mindoro and Lubang Islands. (Edited, Reproduced, 10 pages) |
137 | | |
| New Guinea Operations | | |
North of Australia Operations Record (1943-1945) [Army]
Operations of the Second Area Army in defense of Biak,
Noemfoor, and Halmahera. Primarily concerned with logistical
problems, particularly interisland transportation. (Unedited
translation, 108 pages) |
13 | | |
Second Area Army Operations in the Western New Guinea Area Defense Operations (May 1944-January 1945) [Army]
A brief summarization of the operations of the 35th and
36th Division in northwestern New Guinea, Biak, and Noemfoor.
Fragmentary information presented in daily journal format
gives some data on guerrilla activities conducted by the Biak
and Noemfoor Detachments after being cut off from headquarters.
Of doubtful value, this study was recommended for deletion.
(Unedited translation, 18 pages) |
14 | | |
Outline of the Battle for Morotai (15 September-13 May 1945) [Army]
Covers efforts of the 32d Division to send reinforcements
and supplies to Morotai. Some coverage of actions of small
raiding units on Morotai. Written in journal format from
Headquarters, 32d Division level. (Unedited translation, 19 pages) |
15 | | |
Southeast Area Operations Record Part 1, South Seas Detachment Operations (3 January-30 May 1942) [Army]
An extremely brief outline of the operations of the
South Seas Detachment (55th Division Group) and the 4th
Fleet in the capture of Rabaul, the invasion of Lae and
Salamaua, and the unsuccessful move against Port Moresby.
Recommended for deletion in favor of No. 143. (Unedited translation, 15 pages) |
33 | | |
Philippines Area Naval Operations, Part III (December 1944-January 1945) [Navy]
A vague, poorly organized description of Army and Navy
indecision at the time of the U.S. landings on Mindoro. Air
and surface attacks on transports and escort vessels are
briefly described and some results reported. (Unedited
translation, 13 pages) |
81 | | |
Philippine Area Naval Operations, Part I (January-September 1944) [Naval Air Force]
Originally titled, Naval Air Operations in the Philippines,
this study covers naval plans and preparations for the air
defense of the Philippines. Same information on U.S. air
attacks and Japanese countermeasures in September 1944.
(Unedited translation, 22 pages) |
82 | | |
Philippines Area Naval Operations Part II (October-December 1944) [Navy]
Covers naval air operations prior to the U.S. invasion of
Leyte and describes surface force operations in the Battle for
Leyte Gulf. Some coverage on the Formosa naval engagement
that preceded the Philippines operations. Better written than
most unedited studies, fairly well translated, and has good
map coverage. (Unedited translation, 115 pages) |
84 | | PDF |
Western New Guinea and North of Australia Area Naval Operations (April-September 1944) [Navy]
An incoherent account of air and surface operations by
the Southwest Area Fleet and the 4th Southern Expeditionary
Fleet in defense of northwest New Guinea and the Netherlands
East Indies. Includes air operations in defense of Biak and
the surface force attempts to land reinforcements for the
defending ground forces. (Unedited translation, 21 pages) |
87 | | |
Eastern New Guinea Invasion Operations (March-September 1942) [Navy]
Brief coverage of Army-Navy cooperation in the invasion
of Lae, Salamaua, and Buna. Includes some coverage of the
Milne Bay Operation, (Edited, Reproduced, 13 pages) |
96 | | |
Outlines of Southeast Area Naval Air Operations Part II (August-October 1942) [Naval Air Force]
Outlines air operations, including patrol activities,
of naval air units over Guadalcanal, Eastern New Guinea,
Rabaul, and Port Moresby. Written in daily journal format.
(Unedited translation, 45 pages) |
121 | | |
Outlines of Southeast Area Naval Air Operations Part III (November 1942-June 1943) [Naval Air Force]
Outlines naval air operations and patrol activities
undertaken in an effort to assist the Army units on Guadalcanal
by attacking U.S. installations and covering withdrawal of
Japanese forces. Some coverage of attacks on Milne Bay, Rabi,
Port Moresby, and other areas of Eastern New Guinea.
Written in daily Journal format. (Unedited translation, 63 pages) |
122 | | |
North of Australia Operations Record (January 1944-August 1945) [Army]
An account of the 36th Division in defense of the
Wakde-Maffin Bay area, Sarmi and Biak. Cites supply
difficulties and gives details of efforts to achieve a degree
of self-sustenance, by establishment of farms, etc. Includes
efforts of the Second Area Army to reinforce Biak with the
2d Amphibious Brigade. Written in expanded journal format,
study is well illustrated with many maps and situation
sketches. (Unedited translation, 84 pages) |
136 | | |
Outline of South Seas Naval Operations and General Situation (December 1941-March 1943) [Navy]
A very general description of naval operations, both
surface and air, in support of the invasions of Guam, Lae,
and Salamaua. Few details of combat operations and so
general as to be of doubtful value. (Unedited translation, 23 pages) |
139 | | PDF |
| Dutch East Indies & Borneo Operations | | |
The Invasion of the Netherlands East Indies (November 1941-March 1942) [Army]
A condensed account of the operations of the 16th Army in
its approach to Java via Borneo and Sumatra, including the
capture of Java. Combat operations in these areas were
brief and lightly opposed. (Rewritten, Reproduced, 59 pages) |
66 | | PDF |
History of the Southern Army (1941-1945) [Army]
A general review of the entire Southern Army's theater of
operations. Discusses high-level planning and strategy
together with troop movements, assignment of units, and
offensive and defensive operations. (Rewritten, 159 pages) |
24 | | PDF |
Southern Area Air Operations Record (1941-1945) [Army Air Force]
A very general coverage of air operations in the Southern
Army theater of operations. Little combat operational
coverage is provided as study is primarily devoted to
recording the organization and activities of air headquarters
units together with the transfers and attachments of
subordinate units. (Unedited translation, 37 pages) |
31 | | PDF |
Southeast Area Air Operations Record (November 1942-April 1944) [Army Air Force]
An account of the plans, preparations, and organization
of the 4th Air Army for defensive operations in Eastern New
Guinea and the Solomon Islands. Written in expanded outline
form, contains little material on combat operations.
(Unedited translation, 39 pages) |
32 | | PDF |
Ambon (Amboina) and Timor Invasion Operations (January-February 1942) [Army]
A very brief description of two relatively simple
operations conducted by the Eastern Detachment, formed from
the 228th Infantry Regiment of the 38th Division (Edited,
Reproduced, 23 pages) |
16 | | PDF |
Borneo Operations (1941-1945) [Army]
Describes plans, preparations, and invasion operations in
Sarawak and British North Borneo. Includes a brief description
of occupation activities of the Borneo Garrison Army and
preparations for defense by the 37th Army. Appendix gives
excerpts from Australian Army reports of recapture of Borneo
in 1945. (Rewritten, Reproduced, 98 pages) |
26 | | |
Jolo Island Invasion Operations Record (December 1941) [Army]
A very brief account of the virtually unopposed two-day
operation by the Matsumoto Detachment (battalion strength) in
seizing Jolo Island. (Edited, Reproduced, 3 pages) |
27 | | |
Tarakan Invasion Operations Record (January 1942) [Army]
A brief description of the three-day operation by the
Sakaguchi Detachment in the seizing of Tarakan Island.
(Edited, Reproduced, 6 pages) |
28 | | |
Balikpapan Invasion Operations Record (January 1942) [Army]
Describes the capture of Balikpapan by elements of the
Sakaguchi Detachment from Tarakan Island and the subsequent
mop-up of the surrounding area. (Edited, Reproduced, 8 pages) |
29 | | |
Bandjermasin Invasion Operations Record (February 1942) [Army]
Describes combination overland and amphibious operation
conducted by elements of the Sakaguchi Detachment, moving
from Balikpapan to attack and capture Bandjermasin.
(Edited, Reproduced, 7 pages) |
30 | | |
Southeast Area Operations Record 18th Army Operations, Volume I (January 1942-June 1943) [Army]
Covers invasion of Eastern New Guinea and Rabaul by the
South Seas Detachment. Describes move against Port Moresby
as well as the defense of Buna and Giruwa by the Buna
Detachment (21st Independent Mixed Brigade). (Rewritten,
Reproduced, 195 pages) |
37 | | |
Southeast Area Operations Record 18th Army Operations, Volume II (June 1943-February 1944) [Army]
An account of the operations of the 20th and 51st
Divisions in the Salamaua, Lae, and Finchhafen areas, including
the withdrawal to Madang. Written in expanded outline form,
study contains much material on minor engagements, supply
problems, food shortages, and transportation difficulties.
(Unedited translation, 212 pages) |
38 | | |
Southeast Area Operations Record 18th Army Operations, Volume III (March 1944-August 1944) [Army]
Covers defense of northeast New Guinea by the 20th,
41st, and 51st Divisions under the 18th Army and the Second
and Eighth Area Armies. Written in expanded outline form,
study covers the unsuccessful defenses of Aitape, Hollandia,
and Wewak. Furnishes detailed information on supply and
transportation problems and food shortages. (Unedited
translation, 191 pages) |
39 | | |
Southeast Area Operations Record 18th Army Operations, Volume IV (September 1944-June 1945) [Army]
Study is almost entirely devoted to orders from the 18th
Army to the 20th, 41st, and 51st Divisions in their
last-ditch defense of the northeast New Guinea coast in
the vicinity of Wewak. Covers in some detail the efforts
of the 18th Army to attain self-sufficiency by producing
its own food and other supplies. (Unedited translation,
321 pages) |
40 | | |
Southeast Area Operations Record 18th Army Operations, Volume V (June 1945-March 1946) [Army]
Final operations of the 18th Army with the 20th, 41st,
and 51st Divisions in the Prince Alexander Mountain Range,
south of Wewak. Since the fighting strength had been reduced
to approximately 1,000 men per division, operations are
restricted to infiltration raids and guerrilla-type actions.
A considerable portion is devoted to the surrender, internment,
and repatriation of Japan Forces. Study skips about
chronologically, making it difficult to follow and fails to
present a clear over-all picture. (Unedited translation, 236 pages) |
41 | | |
Southeast Area Operations Record Chart Supplement (1943-1945) [Army]
A series of charts and graphs illustrating logistical
and strength aspects of 18th Army operations as covered in
Nos. 37-41. Appendix contains policy on defensive
concepts for New Guinea. (29 charts, redrawn from
Japanese originals) |
42 | | |
Southeast Area Operations Record Map Supplement (1943-1945) [Army]
Deleted, maps combined with Nos. 37-41 inclusive. |
43 | | |
History of the Eighth Area Army (November 1952-August 1945) [Army]
Contains plans and orders of the Eighth Area Army for
the defense of Eastern New Guinea, the Bismarck, Solomon,
and Admiralty Islands with the 17th and 18th Armies.
Little material on combat operations, but strong on
organization, troop movement, logistics, etc. This study
was recommended for deletion in favor of No. 127, but has some material which is not included in
No. 127. (Unedited translation, 114 pages) |
44 | | |
Palembang and Bangka Islands Operations Record (January-February 1942) [Army]
A brief description of the virtually unopposed move
of the 30th Division against Palembang and Bangka, together
with some information on the air drop of the 1st Parachute
on Palembang Airfield. (Rewritten, Reproduced, 16 pages) |
67 | | |
Report on Installations and Captured Weapons, Java and Singapore, 1942 [Army]
Report by an inspection team which surveyed captured
weapons, ammunition, and fortifications in Java and Singapore,
together with evaluation and recommendations for future use.
(Rewritten, Reproduced, 112 pages) |
68 | | PDF |
Java-Sumatra Area Air Operations Record (December 1941-March 1942) [Army Air Force]
The operations of the 3d Air Force (later 3d Air Army)
in support of the 16th Army in the invasions of Java and
Sumatra. Details of the airborne operations of the 1st
Parachute Brigade in the first Japanese airdrop in the war.
(Unedited translation, 107 pages) |
69 | | PDF |
Borneo Area Naval Operation, 1945 (February-July 1945) [Navy]
A very brief account of the reorganization of what was left
of the naval forces in the South Pacific after the Battle of
the Philippine Sea. Describes the defense and loss of Tarakan
and Balikpapan by the 23d Naval Base Force. (Edited, reproduced, 7 pages) |
115 | | |
Borneo Operations Record Volume II
(Deleted, material included in No. 26 (Revised). |
126 | | |
Southwest Area Operations Record (April 1944-August 1945) [Army]
An account of the establishment of the Seventh Area
Army to control the Malaya, Borneo, Java, and Sumatra areas
with the 16th, 25th, 29th, and 39th Armies. No military
operations are described but detailed-information is
furnished on the use of Malaya as a logistical base for the
Southern Area. Also discusses the attempts of the Seventh
Area Army to supply other areas; ship raw materials to Japan,
and prepare for the defense of its zone of responsibility.
(Unedited translation, 186 pages) |
162 | | |
Java Operations Record Part II (Early 1944-August 1945) [Army]
A summarization of the 16th Army plans and preparations
for the defense of the Java area. Since no defense was
required, this study is of doubtful interest and value.
Primary contribution is its indication of the Japanese-Indonesian
attitude. (Unedited translation, 27 pages) |
165 | | |
Sumatra Operations Record 25th Army (March 1942-August 1945) [Army]
A brief, but fairly comprehensive, review of the
operations of the 25th Army in Malaya and Sumatra. Covers
invasion of Sumatra and preparations for defense. (Edited,
Reproduced, 18 pages) |
185 | | |
| Korean Operations | | |
Seventeenth Area Army Operations (1941-1945) [Army]
Plans and preparations for the defense of Korea, including
reorganization of the command, mobilization, diversion of units
to other areas, and construction of defense fortifications.
Some information on cooperation with Kwantung Army.
(Rewritten, Reproduced, 46 pages) |
22 | | |
| French Indo-China Operations | | |
French Indo-China Area Operations Record (1940-1945) [Army]
A brief description of the entry of Japanese forces into
French Indo-China for the purpose of disrupting Chungking's
supply lines during the China Incident. Latter part covers
preparations for defense against possible Allied invasion and
Japanese operations against the French Indo-China Army.
(Edited, Reproduced, 40 pages) |
25 | | |
| Malaya-Burma-India Operations | | |
Malay Operations Record (November 1941-March 1942) [Army]
A detailed description of the invasion of Malaya by
the 25th Army with the 5th, 18th, and Imperial Guards
Divisions. Gives day-by-day account of the movements of
various units. Discusses British surrender and gives general
terms. Several maps missing, translation is poor. (Unedited
translation, 104 pages) |
54 | | |
Southeast Area Air Operations Record, Phase I (November 1941-February 1942) [Army Air Force]
Operations of the 3d Air Force (later 3d Air Army)
in support of the advance of the 15th Army into Burma and
the movement of the 25th Army down the Malay Peninsula,
(Unedited translation, 113 pages) |
55 | | PDF |
Southwest Area Air Operations Record, Phase II (July 1942-June 1944) [Army Air Force]
An account of the operations of the 3d Air Army in the
areas of Borneo, Burma, Malaya, South China, and French
Indo-China. Little material on combat operations. Vague,
incomplete, and choppy, this study is little more than
a listing of transfers, assignments, and reorganizations
of units, without specific details. Of doubtful value
historically. (Unedited translation, 44 pages) |
56 | | PDF |
Burma Operations Record Phase I (November 1941-December 1942) [Army]
Covers preparations for invasion of Burma by the Southern
Army, the movement through Thailand and the actual invasion of
Burma by the 15th Army. Records movement to, and capture of,
Rangoon and expansion to the northern part of Burma by the 33d
and 55th Divisions (later reinforced by the 18th and 56th
Divisions). Primarily a record of movement with a minimum of
coverage on combat operations. Some information on the
organization of the 15th Army. Maps originally included in No. 60 have been added.
(Unedited translation, 86 pages) |
57 | | |
Burma Operations Record Phase II (1943-1944) [Army]
Covers preparations undertaken to secure Burma and push
into India and China. Special emphasis is given to the Imphal
Operation. Written from the level of Headquarters, Burma
Area Army, study gives over-all description of operations of
the 15th, 28th, and 33d Armies. Better and more complete
coverage of Burma operations of the period are contained in
revised versions of Nos. 132, 134, and 148. Maps originally
included in No. 60A have been added. (Unedited translation, 76 pages) |
58 | | |
Burma Operations Record Phase III (1944-1945) [Army]
A very general account of the attempts of the 15th Army to
defend northern Burma, bold along the Irrawaddy River,
and to recapture Meiktila. Also describes withdrawal of the
15th and 33d Armies to the south and east following the
collapse of the northern defenses. Written from the level of
Headquarters, Burma Area Army, study furnishes few details of
combat operations. Much of material is better covered in No. 148.
Deletion of monograph was recommended in favor of No. 59(2).
(Unedited translation, 26 pages) |
59(1) | | |
Burma Operations Record Phase III (April 1944-August 1945) [Army]
An account of over-all operations in Burma from the
failure at Imphal to the final surrender. Written from the
level of Headquarters, Burma Area Army, study is primarily
concerned with orders and movements of armies and divisions.
Covers same information as contained in No. 59(1), although
in greater detail. Better coverage is contained in Nos. 132,
134, and 148. (Unedited translation, 126 pages). |
59(2) | | |
Burma Operations Record Map Supplement
(Deleted, combined with No. 57.) |
60 | | |
Burma Operations Record Map Supplement
(Deleted, combined with No. 58.) |
60(a) | | |
Burma Operations Record Supplement No. 2 (October-November 1943) [Army]
A brief, vague account of the operations of the 18th
and 56th Divisions, under the 15th Army, against the 36th
and 108th Divisions of the Nationalist Chinese Army. Of
little historical value, better coverage is contained in
revised editions of Nos. 134 and 148. (Unedited translation, 7 pages) |
61 | | |
Burma Operations Record Supplement No. 2 (April 1944-January 1945) [Army]
An account of the defense of northeastern Burma by the 56th
Division. Primarily a description of the individual defense
operations of a number of garrison units established for the
purpose of cutting the India-China overland route, holding the
Ledo Road route, and protecting the rear of the 15th Army against
the advancing Chinese Yunnan Expeditionary Force. Much of
material contained is better covered in No. 148 (Revised). Maps
illustrating text are in same binder, although labeled No. 63.
Maps have been greatly reduced and are difficult to use.
(Unedited translation, 97 pages) |
62 | | |
Burma Operations Record Map Supplement
(Deleted maps included with No. 62.) |
63 | | |
Burma Air Operations Record (January 1942-August 1945) [Army Air Force]
Describes operations of the 5th Air Division in driving
British and American air units out of Burma in 19r2. Covers
support of ground units in later operations and gives an
account of the final defense operations with air units relocated
to Thailand and French Indo-China. (Unedited translation, 114 pages) |
64 | | PDF |
Southeast Area Air Operations Record, Phase III (July 1944-August 1945) [Army Air Force]
The 3d Air Army in the final defense of the Southwest
Area. Little coverage of combat operations, but considerable
information on transfers, reorganization of units, logistical
problems, and attempts to convert outmoded aircraft to compete
with the late model planes of the Allies. (Unedited translation, 52 pages) |
65 | | PDF |
Burma and Andaman Invasion Naval Operations (March-April 1942) [Navy]
Brief summary of the invasion of the Andaman Islands by
one battalion of the 18th Division and elements of two naval
base forces, escorted by the 1st Escort Force. The Burma
operation mentioned in title was not actually an invasion,
but merely a large-scale troop escort operation in which the
56th Division was landed in the already secured port of
Rangoon by the 2d Escort Force. (Edited, Reproduced, 12 pages) |
79 | HTML | PDF |
Sumatra Invasion and Southwest Area Naval Mopping-Up Operations (January-May 1942) [Navy]
A brief account of naval assistance to the Army in its
occupation of northern Sumatra, Christmas Island, and
Netherlands New Guinea. Also covers naval operations in the
Lesser Sunda Islands. Little coverage of combat operations, but
contains helpful organizational charts and situation maps.
(Edited, Reproduced, 8 pages plus maps) |
79A | HTML | PDF |
Southwest Area Naval Operations (April 1942-April 1944) [Navy]
Covers Army and Navy Agreements for occupation duties
and defense preparations in Burma, Java, Malaya, Sumatra,
and the Indian Ocean area. Some information on the establishment
and maintenance of air bases in the Netherlands East Indies
and western New Guinea, with subsequent air attacks on northern
Australia. (Unedited translation, 31 pages) |
92 | HTML | PDF |
Naval Operations in the Invasion of Netherlands East Indies (December 1941-March 1942) [Navy]
Naval escort and air support furnished the Army in the
taking of Borneo, the Celebes, Java, and Sumatra. Covers
naval landing operations and surface battles against the
British, Dutch, and U.S. Navies. Fairly well written and
translated. (Unedited translation, 40 pages plus maps) |
101 | | |
Malaya Invasion Naval Operations (Revised) (December 1941-February 1942) [Navy]
Describes the invasion of Malaya from the Navy viewpoint.
Brief accounts of the amphibious landing and naval support
of ground operations. Record, the sinking of the Repulse and
the Prince of Wales. Numerous charts showing various task
force organizations. (Edited, Reproduced, 62 pages) |
107 | | |
Burma Operations Record Sixth Area Army Operations (July 1944-August 1945) [Army]
An account of the activation of the Sixth Area Army and its
activities in connection with the ICHI-GO Operation:
attempts to destroy U.S. air bases and maintain north-south
transportation routes. Primarily concerned with 11th and 25th
Armies' operations and logistical problems. Latter part
describes withdrawal from interior areas to reinforce coastal
defense. (Edited, Reproduced, 126 pages) |
130 | | |
Burma Operations Record Operations in Hukawng Area (August 1943-July 1944) [Army]
An account of the efforts of the 18th Division to hold
northern Burma add protect the rear areas of the 15th Army at
Imphal and the 56th Division on the Yunnan Front. Some
duplication of coverage in Nos. 134 and 148. (Unedited
translation, 68 pages) |
131 | | |
Burma Operations Record 28th Army Operations in Akyab Area (Revised) (November 1943-September 1945) [Army]
Covers operations in southwestern Burma, from the Irrawaddy
River west to the Bay of Bengal and from India south to Rangoon.
Efforts of the 28th Army to hold against the British southward
advance from India. Describes Northern Arakan, Kaladan, Mai, and
Kan Operations and the withdrawal of the 28th Army from
the coastal area to the Sittang River. (Rewritten, Reproduced, 212 pages) |
132 | | PDF |
Burma Operations Record, Outline of Burma Area Line of Communications (1943-1945) [Army]
General review of supply and transportation problems
encountered in the initial invasion of Burma as well as in
subsequent operations. Although study is poorly edited it
contains a number of useful maps and charts. (Edited,
Reproduced, 41 pages) |
153 | | |
Burma
Operations Record, 15th Army Operations in Imphal Area and Withdrawal
to Northern Burma (Revised) (January 1943-January 1945) [Army]
Covers defense of northern Burma, including plans to
strengthen defensive line by capturing Imphal. Describes
Imphal Operation, its failure, and the subsequent withdrawal
of the 15th Army to the Irrawaddy River, Some information
on the Hukawng Valley and Salween River Operations as well
as the Wingate airborne invasion. (Rewritten, Reproduced, 191 pages) |
134 | | PDF |
Burma Area Operations Record 33rd Army Operations (Revised) (April 1944-August 1945) [Army]
An account of the formation of the 33rd Army to conduct
operations against the Chinese Yunnan Expeditionary Force
and to prevent the link-up of India and China via an overland
route. Covers the Army's prosecution of the Dan Operation,
its entry into the Ban Operation, and its subsequent efforts
to protect the 28th Army in its breakout from the Pegu Mountains. |
148 | | |
Malay Operations Record (January 1944-August 1945) [Army]
Covers the organization of the 29th Army, and its mission
of defending the Malay Peninsula. Includes plans and
preparations for defense, with emphasis on logistical problems
encountered, together with reorganization of forces,
reinforcements, and the efforts of the Inspectorate of
Military Administration to strengthen the Japanese position
by winning the support of the local populace. (Unedited
translation, 52 pages) |
167 | | |
Thailand Operations Record (1941-1945) [Army]
Covers relations between Japan and Thailand before,
during, and after the start of the Pacific War. Describes
Thailand's political strategy and gives details of the
Japanese use of that country as a logistical base for Burma
operations. Includes plans and preparations for defense and
the development of the Thailand Garrison Army, the 39th
Army, and the 18th Area Army. (Rewritten, Reproduced, 37 pages) |
177 | | |
| Midway & Aleutians | | |
Midway Operations (May-June 1942) [Navy]
An outline of naval plans and preparations for the invasion
of Midway and the Aleutians, together with the subsequent naval
engagement in the Midway area. Shows relationship between
Midway and Aleutians operations. Poorly translated, some
repetition of material contained in No. 88, but fleet composition
and organization is well covered. (Unedited translation, 91 pages) |
93 | HTML | PDF |
Aleutians Operations Record (June 1942-July 1943) [Army]
Detailed coverage of landings on Kiska and Attu, plane
and preparations for the defense of the western Aleutians,
the defense of Attu, and the evacuation of Kiska. Poorly
organized and not particularly well translated, but gives
more information than other Japanese monographs dealing
with the same subject. (Unedited translation, 181 pages) |
45 | HTML | PDF |
Northern Area Monthly Combat Reports (January-May 1943) [Army]
This is not actually a monograph. It appears to be a
collection of incomplete reports on conditions in the
Aleutians and the activities of the Kiska and Attu Garrisons.
Although deletion of this monograph was recommended, some
material is of interest and value. (Unedited translation, 80 pages) |
47 | | |
Aleutian Naval Operations (March 1942-February 1943) [Navy]
Primarily an account of plans and preparations for the
naval operations supporting the occupation of the western
Aleutians. Discusses bombing of Dutch Harbor and ties in
Aleutian Operation with the Midway Invasion Operation, showing
the strategic importance of the Aleutians and Midway to the
Japanese. Some coverage on the withdrawal from Kiska.
(Edited, Reproduced, 85 pages) |
88 | HTML | PDF |
Northern Area Naval Operations (February 1943-August 1945) [Navy]
An account of the Northern Area Force (5th Fleet and
12th Air Fleet) in its mission of protecting, reinforcing, and
supplying Attu and Kiska. Covers loss of Attu and evacuation
of Kiska. Includes information on the establishment of the
Northeast Area Force (Naval) and preparations for the defense
of Hokkaido and the Kuril Islands. (Unedited translation, 72 pages) |
89 | | |
| Solomons & Bismarcks Operations | | |
Southeast Area Air Operations Record (November 1942-April 1944) [Army Air Force]
An account of the plans, preparations, and organization
of the 4th Air Army for defensive operations in Eastern New
Guinea and the Solomon Islands. Written in expanded outline
form, contains little material on combat operations.
(Unedited translation, 39 pages) |
32 | | |
Southeast Area Operations Record Part 1, South Seas Detachment Operations (3 January-30 May 1942) [Army]
An extremely brief outline of the operations of the
South Seas Detachment (55th Division Group) and the 4th
Fleet in the capture of Rabaul, the invasion of Lae and
Salamaua, and the unsuccessful move against Port Moresby.
Recommended for deletion in favor of No. 143. (Unedited translation, 15 pages) |
33 | | |
Southeast Area Operations Record Volume I (May 1942-January 1943) [Army]
Describes efforts of the 17th Army to cut the lines of
communication between the United States and Australia by
establishing bases in the Solomon Islands and Port Moresby.
Contains information on plans and preparations for amphibious
and land operations against Port Moresby but has little on
combat operations. Discusses attempts to dislodge the
United States from Guadalcanal, including cooperation of the
naval air arm and the naval bombardment of shore installations.
Some data on supply and troop movement accomplished by the Navy.
(Unedited translation, 162 pages) |
34 | | |
Southeast Area Operations Record Volume II (February 1943-August 1945) [Army]
A continuation of No. 34, this study covers the
withdrawal of the 2d and 38th Divisions from Guadalcanal
and the defense of the central and northern Solomon Islands
and the Bismarck Archipelago by the 6th and 38th Independent
Mixed Brigades. (Unedited translation, 172 pages) |
35 | | |
Southeast Area Operations Record Map Supplement [Army]
Deleted, maps combined with Nos. 34 and 35. |
36 | | |
History of the Eighth Area Army (November 1952-August 1945) [Army]
Contains plans and orders of the Eighth Area Army for
the defense of Eastern New Guinea, the Bismarck, Solomon,
and Admiralty Islands with the 17th and 18th Armies.
Little material on combat operations, but strong on
organization, troop movement, logistics, etc. This study
was recommended for deletion in favor of No. 127, but has some material which is not included in
No. 127. (Unedited translation, 114 pages) | | | |
Southeast Area Naval Operations Part I [Navy]
An account of naval operations in the Solomon Islands area,
including efforts to land reinforcements and supplies on
Guadalcanal and to aid Army operations by naval gunfire and
air support. Covers withdrawal from Guadalcanal and
assistance rendered by the Navy. Some coverage on operations in Eastern New Guinea:
Port Moresby, Lae, Salamaua, and Buna. Better organized and written than most
unedited studies. (Unedited translation, 68 pages) |
98 | | PDF |
Southeast Area Naval Operations Part II (February-October 1943) [Navy]
Describes joint Army-Navy operations in defense of the
Central Solomons areas and the Lae-Salamaua-Finschhafen areas
of Eastern New Guinea. Covers the unsuccessful major air
offensive launched in an effort to neutralize U.S. air
power in the Southeast Area. Describes partially successful
efforts to reinforce and supply Army and Navy ground units
in the Solomon Islands. (Unedited translation, 73 pages) |
99 | | PDF |
Southeast Area Naval Operations Part III (October 1943-February 1944) [Naval Air Force]
Covers naval air operations in Eastern New Guinea, the
Solomon, Bismarck, and Admiralty Islands. Includes description
of plans and preparations for defense of the area and gives
some data on troop transfers and movements accomplished by
the Navy. Air operations are presented in daily journal
format, giving combat results for each period. Fairly well
written and translated, but badly organized. (Unedited
translation, 67 pages) |
100 | | |
Submarine Operations in Second Phase Operations, Part II (August 1942-March 1943) [Navy]
Covers virtually all areas of the Pacific, although
primary coverage is devoted to operations in the Guadalcanal
area. Describes efforts to prevent landing of U.S.
reinforcements, attempts to supply Japanese troops on the
island, and assistance rendered in the withdrawal from
Guadalcanal. (Unedited translation. 59 pages) |
111 | | |
Southeast Area Naval Operations Part IV (February-April 1944) [Navy]
Although listed as a naval study, major portion of text
is devoted to Army operations and problems. Reviews
operations in the Solomons, New Britain, and Northeast New
Guinea in a broad and general manner. Study is of doubtful
historical value, (Unedited translation, 19 pages) |
112 | | |
Outline of Southeast Area Naval Air Operations Part I (December 1941-August 1942) [Naval Air Force]
A record of naval air operations in the Bismarck
Archipelago, the Solomon Islands, and Eastern New Guinea
invasions. Covers patrol activity and attacks on Port
Morseby. Daily operational charts give details of sorties
flown by the 25th Air Flotilla (later the 5th Air Attack
Group). (Unedited translation, 55 pages) |
120 | | |
Outlines of Southeast Area Naval Air Operations Part II (August-October 1942) [Naval Air Force]
Outlines air operations, including patrol activities,
of naval air units over Guadalcanal, Eastern New Guinea,
Rabaul, and Port Moresby. Written in daily journal format.
(Unedited translation, 45 pages) |
121 | | |
Southeast Area Operations Record Part IV (November 1942-August 1945) [Army]
Covers plane and preparations for defense of Eastern
New Guinea, the Solomon, Bismarck, and Admiralty Islands
by the Eighth Area Army. Written from the level of the area
army headquarters, study covers supply operations,
reassignments, and movements of subordinate units of the 17th
and 18th Armies. Fairly well written and translated but
poorly organized. Much duplication of Nos. 37 to 41.
(Unedited translation, 200 pages) |
127 | | |
Southeast Area Operations Record Supplement, Part IV (September 1943-April 1944) [Army]
A vague account of the operations of the 17th Division,
including movement to and defense of western New Britain
and subsequent withdrawal to Rabaul. (Unedited translation, 41 pages) |
128 | | |
Outline of Southeast Area Naval Air Operations, Part IV (July-November 1943) [Naval Air Force]
Describes air operations principally in the Solomon
Islands with some additional information on missions in the
Bismarck Archipelago and Eastern New Guinea. Written in
daily journal format, records reconnaissance and operational
flights showing number of planes involved, losses, and estimated
results of sorties. Little description of combat operations.
(Unedited translation, 84 pages) |
140 | | |
Outline of Southeast Area Naval Air Operations, Part V (December 1943-May 1944) [Naval Air Force]
A general review of operations in the entire Southeast
Area, ending with the conversion of the air force to ground
units after all aircraft had either been expended or transferred.
Appendix contains review and critique of Japanese air
operations in the Southeast Area by Capt. (N) Miyazaki of
the 25th Air Flotilla staff. (Unedited translation, 63 pages) |
142 | | |
Southeast Area Operations Record Part I (January-May 1942) [Army]
An account of the organization of the South Seas
Detachment and its operations in connection with the capture
of Rabaul and occupation of Now Britain. Also covers invasion
of Lae and Salamaua and preparations for movement against
Port Moresby. Poorly written and lacking in detailed
information. (Unedited translation, 19 pages) |
143 | | |
| Central Pacific (Gilberts, Marshalls, Marianas) Operations | | |
Central Pacific Operations Record, Volume I (December 1941-August 1945) [Army]
A very vague account of the operations of the South Seas
Detachment in the capture of Guam. Some data on defense
preparations on various islands in the Central Pacific area and
a brief coverage of the defense of Guam, Saipan, and Tinian.
Considerable information on the defense of Iwo Jima. (Unedited
translation, 48 pages) |
*48 | | PDF |
Central Pacific Operations Record Volume II (April-November 1944) [Army]
Although supposedly an account of the 31st Army and the
14th Division in defense of the Palau Island Group and
Yap, the study goes far afield in giving lengthly resume
of the general situation in the entire Pacific area and
devotes much space to estimates of the enemy situation,
both naval and air. Coverage of island defense is, however,
adequate. Written in expanded journal format, text skips
around erratically from a geographic point of view. (Unedited
translation, 204 pages) |
*49 | | PDF |
Central Pacific Air Operations Record (1944-1945) [Army Air Force]
A brief and extremely loose-Knit account of the efforts
made to organize the outer islands of the Central Pacific
for the air defense of Japan. Covers raids on U.S. bases
on Saipan and Tinian and describes some aspects of the
SHO-GO Operation. Gives some information on Army-Navy
cooperation for defense of the Homeland. Virtually all this
material is duplicated in No. 23. (Edited, Reproduced, 14 pages) |
50 | | |
The "A-GO" Operations (May-June 1944) [Navy]
Describes the reorganization and concentration of the
Combined Fleet and all available naval air power in the Central
and South Pacific in an all-out effort to deal the U.S. Navy a
decisive blow. Includes a brief discussion of the KON
Operations, a joint Army-Navy attempt to reinforce Biak.
(Unedited translation. 63 pages)
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4 |
*90 | HTML | PDF |
The "A-GO" Operations Log, Supplement (May-June 1944) [Navy]
Covers same period and virtually same material as No. 90
in daily journal format. (Unedited translation. 25 pages)
Part 1
Part 2 |
*91 | | PDF |
Outline of South Seas Naval Operations and General Situation (December 1941-March 1943) [Navy]
A very general description of naval operations, both
surface and air, in support of the invasions of Guam, Lae,
and Salamaua. Few details of combat operations and so
general as to be of doubtful value. (Unedited translation, 23 pages) |
*139 | | |
Inner South Sea Islands Area Naval Operations, Part I, Gilbert Islands (November 1941-November 1943) [Navy]
Activities of the South Seas Force (principally the 4th
Fleet) in the seizure of the Gilbert Islands and the build-up
of defenses in the Gilbert and Marshall Islands. General
naval operations in the Central Pacific area and the defense
of Makin and Tarawa are also reviewed. Study has been lightly
edited and is poorly organized. Appendix contains Combined
Fleet plans and orders for initial Southern Operations.
(Edited, 137 pages) |
161 | | PDF |
Inner South Seas Islands Area Naval Operations, Part II Marshall Islands (December 1941-February 1944) [Navy]
Describes efforts to defend the Marshall Islands against
U.S. air attacks. Appendix contains daily journal with entries
from period 23 November 1943 to 1 March 1944, also charts on
ship movements and losses in the area. A sequel to No. 161.
(Unedited translation, 109 pages) |
173 | | |
| Formosa Operations | | |
Formosa Area Operations Record (1943-1945) [Army]
A description of the efforts of the Tenth Area Army to
prepare for the anticipated invasion of Formosa (Taiwan),
assist in the defense of Okinawa, and serve as a logistical
base for the Fourteenth Area Army in the Philippines. Badly
written, organized, and translated. (Unedited
translation, 142 pages) |
52 | | |
| Iwo Jima Operations | | |
Iwo Jima and Ryukyu Islands Air Operations (February-June 1945) [Army Air Force]
Describes operations of the 6th Air Army, under control
of the Combined Fleet, in the Iwo Jima and Okinawa defensive
operations. Partly written in journal format, study gives
day-to-day reports of sorties flown and results reported.
(Unedited translation, 52 pages) |
51 | | |
Iwo Jima Operation (February-March 1945) [Naval Air Force]
A very brief description of the defense of Iwo Jima by
Army and Navy units, with particular reference to the 3d
Air Fleet. Written from the level of the Navy General
Command, few operational details are supplied. (Unedited
translation, 24 pages) |
94 | | |
Okinawa Operations Record (March-June 1945) [Army]
A detailed account of the plans, preparations, and operations
of the 32d Army in defense of Okinawa. Much of study is
written in daily journal format, giving day-by-day account of
movements and actions. Also contains description of air
operations conducted by the 8th Air Division. (Unedited
translation, 265 pages) |
135 | | |
| Okinawa Operations | | |
Iwo Jima and Ryukyu Islands Air Operations (February-June 1945) [Army Air Force]
Describes operations of the 6th Air Army, under control
of the Combined Fleet, in the Iwo Jima and Okinawa defensive
operations. Partly written in journal format, study gives
day-to-day reports of sorties flown and results reported.
(Unedited translation, 52 pages) |
51 | | |
3rd Army Operations in Okinawa (March-June 1945) [Army]
A very brief outline of the defense of Okinawa by the
32d Army. Although deletion of this study was recommended
in favor of the more complete coverage contained in No. 135,
there is some material of interest and historical value.
(Unedited translation, 27 pages) |
53 | | |
Okinawa Area Naval Operations (January-June 1945) [Naval Air Force]
Describes naval air, land, and sea operations in defense
of Okinawa. Primarily an account of the 3d, 5th, and 10th
Air Fleets and their efforts to support the Army's defense of
the island by destroying the U.S. invasion fleet. Covers
ill-fated attack of 1st Diversionary Attack Force and actions of
land-based naval force. (Unedited translation, 177 pages) |
83 | | PDF |
Okinawa Area Naval Operations Supplement (January-August 1945)
(Deleted, combined with No. 83.) |
141 | | |
| Defense of the Home Islands | | |
Homeland Operations Record (1941 - 1945) [Army]
Covers defense preparations for Japan proper (with
exception of island of Hokkaido), including the establishment
of the General and Area Armies and the separate air command.
Gives details of organization of forces, building of defenses
(with sketches of typical defense positions), mobilization,
and disposition of units. (Rewritten, Reproduced, 246 pages)
No. 18, 19, and 20 were combined with No. 17. |
17 | | PDF |
Homeland Operations Record, Volume II
Deleted, combined with No. 17. |
18 | | |
Homeland Operations Record, Supplement to Volume III
Deleted, combined with No. 17. |
19 | | |
Homeland Operations Record, Supplement to Volume III
Deleted, combined with No. 17. |
20 | | |
Homeland Operations Record, Volume IV Fifth Area Army (Late 1943 - 1945) [Army]
Defense plans and preparations for Hokkaido and Kuril
Islands, together with details of the reorganization of the
northern defense forces. Defense of Attu and withdrawal from
Kiska lightly covered. Gives brief account of Soviet movement
into Sakhalin with information on subsequent surrender and
demobilization of Japanese forces in the area, (Edited,
Reproduced, 50 pages) |
21 | | |
Air Defense of the Homeland (1944-1945) [Army Air Force]
An account of preparations for air operations to be
undertaken in the event of an invasion of Japan. Primarily
concerned with organization, personnel, and logistical
problems, together with last minute efforts to establish an
intelligence net. Written from the level of
Headquarters, Air General Army. (Rewritten, Reproduced, 91 pages) |
23 | | |
Preparations for Operations in Defense of the Homeland (July 1944-July 1945) [Navy]
Naval plans for the defense of Japan proper including
details of joint Army-Navy defenses against invasion. Estimate
of the general situation in July 1944 together with charts
showing strength and planned deployment of naval air arm.
(Unedited translation, 59 pages) |
85 | HTML | PDF |
5th Air Fleet Operations (February-August 1945) [Naval Air Force]
A daily record of the 5th Air Fleet operations in defense
of Japan. Describes reconnaissance missions and attacks on U.S.
and British task forces, including operations in defense of
Okinawa. Plans and preparations for the KETSU-GO Operation,
the final defense of Japan. (Unedited translation, 144 pages) |
86 | | PDF |
Homeland Defense Naval Operations, Part I (December 1941-March 1943) [Navy]
Description of naval plans and preparations for the
defense of Japan. Includes coverage of Doolittle raid as
well as naval operations in the Aleutians. Little material
on combat operations but much information on the organization
of the Japanese Navy. (Edited, Reproduced, 24 pages) |
109 | | |
Outline
of Operations Prior to the Termination of War and Activities Connected
With the Cessation of Hostilities (July-August 1945) [Navy]
A general description of the last weeks of the war, as
the Army and Navy sought to prepare for an invasion of Japan.
Covers the acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration and the
decision to surrender. Appendixes contain a series of
Imperial Rescripts ending the war. (Edited, Reproduced, 31 pages) |
119 | | |
Homeland Defense Naval Operations, Part II (March 1943-August 1945) [Navy]
An account of the plans, preparations, and operations
of the Japanese Navy to defend Japan proper, on both the
mainland and by attacking U.S. bases and task forces.
Very little coverage of combat operations, but strong
on orders, plans, and directives of naval units. (Unedited
translation, 138 pages) |
123 | | |
Homeland Defense Naval Operations, Part III (June 1944-August 1945) [Naval Air Force]
An account of the naval air defense of Japan against
raids by land-based and carrier-borne aircraft. Also covers
air and submarine raids against U.S. bases. Written partly
in daily journal format, gives information on losses and
estimated results of air combat operations, (Unedited
translation, 58 pages) |
124 | | |
Homeland Air Defense Operations Record (Revised) (July 1944-August 1945) [Army Air Force]
Covers organization of the air defense forces, including
the Air General Army. Special attention is given to a
description of the efforts made to combat B-29 raids.
Gives diagrams of radar nets and discusses inability of
Japanese radar equipment to adjust to the flexible operational
methods of the U.S. Air Corps. Air raid warning nets and
locations of military and civilian lookout posts are given
as are locations of airfields. Discusses pilot training,
organization, and transfers of units. Material from Nos. 158
and 159 has been included. (Rewritten, Reproduced, 167 pages) |
157 | | |
Homeland Air Defense Operations Record Central Sector
(Deleted, material included with No. 157.) |
158 | | |
Homeland Air Defense Operations Record Western Sector
(Deleted, material included with No. 157.) |
159 | | |
Homeland Antiaircraft Defense Operations Record, Tokai Sector (December 1944-August 1945) [Army]
Reviews Development of antiaircraft defenses in Tokai
(East Coast) Sector from 1941 to end of 1944. Discusses
plans and preparations made between the end of 1944 and the
end of the war for the defense of Nagoya and the surrounding
area. (Unedited translation, 92 pages) |
168 | | |
Homeland Antiaircraft Defense Operations Record Kanto Sector (June 1944-August 1945) [Army]
Reviews development of antiaircraft defenses in Kanto (Tokyo)
Sector from 1941 to mid-1944. Particular emphasis is laid on
plans and preparations as well as the actual antiaircraft
defense of the Tokyo-Kawasaki-Yokohama industrial and
governmental complex. (Unedited translation, 91 pages) |
170 | | |
Homeland Antiaircraft Defense Operations Record, Central Sector (September 1944-July 1945) [Army]
Traces development of antiaircraft defenses in Central
Sector from 1941 to 1944. Places particular emphasis on
defense of Osaka and Kobe. Cites problems of radar, shortage
of ammunition and weapons. Describes U.S. air raids.
(Unedited translation, 56 pages) |
175 | | |
Homeland Antiaircraft Defense Operations Record, Western Sector (June 1944-August 1945) [Army]
Reviews development of antiaircraft defense of Western
Sector from 1941 to mid-1944. Places particular emphasis
on plans, preparations, and actual defense of Kokura and
Yawata. Some coverage of operations of the 4th AAA Division
in preparing to defend Kyushyu against invasion. (Unedited
translation, 80 pages) |
176 | | |