WW2 imperial Japanese navy map
Description
Explore a piece of naval history with this exclusive 1935 map of Kure Naval Base in Hiroshima, once a vital hub for the Imperial Japanese Navy. Distributed to navy personnel, this map details the essential services at Kure, including accommodations and entertainment options for servicemen.
This guide, given to sailors and marines upon their arrival at the naval port, is a rare survivor from pre-war Japan, providing a unique look into the strategic naval preparations before World War II. Ideal for collectors, historians, or anyone fascinated by the intricacies of military planning and daily life at a major Japanese naval base.
- Rare Historical Document: Offers a detailed layout of a crucial naval installation.
- Collector's Gem: Essential for anyone interested in World War II naval history or Japanese military artifacts.
- Insight into Sailor's Life: Showcases lodging and recreation facilities available to the fleet personnel.
This map is not just a collectible but a window into the operational and personal aspects of life at one of Japan's foremost naval bases during a tense pre-war period.