Introduction
Equipment
This exhibit and museum were created during an introductory seminar on the Asia-Pacific War, taught at Wake Forest University during the spring semester 2002.
The material and opinions are those of their respective authors and do not represent the views of the University or the Department of History.
During operations, the Japanese soldier carried all of the supplies that he and his battalion needed with him, on his back. This included his ammunition and hand grenades, rifle and bayonet, entrenching tools, a coat, two blankets, food utensils, extra socks and underwear, as well as a few miscellaneous items. On top of this he carried 10 kg of rice and drinking water.
The
following are images of the various items.
- Ammunition
- Belt
- Binoculars
- Boots
- Cap
- Compass
- Equipment pouch
- Field gloves
- Field telephone
- Flag
- Gas mask
- Helmet
- Lantern case
- Lanyard
- Map case
- Overcoat
- Pay book
- Pocket-knife
- Rain coat
- Tool kit
- Trousers
- Tunic
- Undershirt
- Utility bag
- Water bottle
- Winter Coat
This exhibit was researched and designed by [Robert Wood Finley].