[ELABORATELY ILLUSTRATED POSTER OF GERMAN WEAPONS].

世界陸軍機械化兵器圖. [Sekai rikugun kikaika heikizu].
[Mechanised Army Weapons of the World].

東京. [Tokyo]. 山海堂出版部. [Sankaido Shuppanbu]. (Circa 1940). Stock ID #217118

Folding poster printed in brown, red and black featuring many illustrations, 54.3 x 77cm. Small pin holes at corners, small closed tear on fold at margin, a little light soiling and wear. Good copy of an interesting poster.

This display poster was published by the monthly magazine Kikaika (機械化), which catered to young people and operated from 1940 until 1945. The poster showcases more than 40 detailed illustrations, primarily of German weapons, including artillery, machine guns, tanks, and heavy vehicles. Nearly all the soldiers depicted are German. The illustrations are meticulously captioned in Japanese, providing insights into each weapon. A brief description on the poster asserts that German mechanized weaponry in World War I proved superior to that of the British and French. It also criticizes the British and French forces, suggesting they behaved in a cowardly manner. The description also comments on rapidly advancing weapon technologies.

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Price: $300.00 AU

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