Videos tagged with Japanese Army

This video discusses the Japanese evacuation of Guadalcanal at Cape Esperance in February 1943, marking the end of the campaign. It details the difficult retreat of Japanese troops after the defeat at Edson's Ridge and their subsequent evacuation by destroyers. The American perspective highlights their mopping-up operations and the anticlimactic discovery of abandoned equipment at Cape Esperance.

This video details the Battle of Alligator Creek (also known as the Battle of the Tenaru) in 1942, a crucial early engagement in the Pacific theater of World War II. It highlights how this battle, featuring US Marines defending Henderson Field against Colonel Kiyonoa Ichiki's veteran Japanese soldiers, served as a formative learning experience for the American military. The description mentions the use of .30 caliber and .50 caliber machine guns, small arms, and 37mm canister rounds by the Marines, as well as Stuart light tanks. The battle established the American understanding of Japanese fighting tactics, specifically their reluctance to surrender, and shaped expectations for the remainder of the Pacific campaign.

This video delves into Japan's Modified Nambu Automatic Pistol Type A, colloquially known as the "Papa" Nambu. It details its introduction in 1906 as an improvement on the original "Grandpa" Nambu, its production until 1923 at the Tokyo Artillery Arsenal and later by Tokyo Gas & Electric. The video highlights key differences from the "Grandpa" Nambu, including a larger trigger guard, swiveling lanyard loop, no stock slot, and a redesigned magazine. Although marked "Army Type," it was primarily adopted by the Navy but also purchased by Army officers. Production ceased due to the 1934 Tokyo earthquake and the subsequent adoption of the Type 14 by the Army and Navy.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Japanese Army's 35mm Type 10 Flare Pistol. It highlights the significant interservice rivalry between the Japanese Army and Navy in the 1920s and 30s, specifically concerning their distinct flare gun systems and cartridges. The Type 10's design is noted for its striking similarities to the Type 26 revolver, sharing features like the grips, spurless hammer, and trigger guard. The video also touches upon the issued accessories, including leather holsters and later rubberized canvas alternatives, with an example of the latter being presented. The focus is on the historical and design aspects of this specific military signaling device.