Army Operations in China. January 1944 - August 1945
Abstract
This monograph is one of a series prepared under instructions from the supreme Commander for the Allied Powers to the Japanese government (SCAPIN No. 126, 12 Oct 1945). The series covers not only the operations of the Japanese armed forces during World War II but also their operations in China and Manchuria which preceded the world conflict. The original studies were written by former officers of the Japanese Army and Navy under the supervision of the Historical Records Section of the First (Army) and Second (Navy) Demobilization Bureaus of the Japanese Government. The manuscripts were translated by the Military Intelligence Service Group, G2, Headquarters, Far East Command. Extensive editing was accomplished by the Japanese Research Division of the Office of the Military History Officer, Headquarters, United States Army Forces, Far East and Eighth United States Army (Rear). This monograph describes the planning and conduct of the "IchiGo" Operation which was undertaken to destroy enemy airfields in China from which it was feared the United States and Chinese Air Forces were preparing to launch bombing attacks against Japan. It also gives details of the plans and preparations to counter contemplated attacks by the United States and Russian forces against the Japanese forces in China after June 1945.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 31, 1956
- Accession Number
- ADA640839