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# Japanese Tanks 1939–45 (New Vanguard, 137)

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Review: Japanese military made do with what they had - It is always a pleasure to read one of Stephen Zaloga's books. This one is no exception as there are not many books available covering this topic. The Imperial Japanese Army possessed many tanks and tankettes. The fact that several thousand were manufactured from 1927 to 1945 by a newly industrialized nation with limited means is more impressive. The Japanese followed the standard inner war doctrine of using tanks to support infantry. This was satisfactory since the main opponent was the Republic of China which possessed a small mixed bag of tanks. When the aggressive Kwangtung Army exceeded its authority by initiating a series of border conflicts with the Soviet Union the Japanese tanks were out numbered . The crews were well-trained and brave but the preponderance of Soviet BT tanks (also with light armor) caused the Japanese army to be hard-pressed. The IJA re-visited tanks design and production with an eye to develop better vehicles but the needs of the navy and the air units took precedence. Yet the Japanese did continue to improve their tanks and by war's end had 10 armor divisions in place. This book covers that main tanks designs and application of armor tactics from the early Renault Otsu, Type 89 I-go, Type 94 tankette, to the Type 95 Ha-Go, the type 97 Chi-Ha and the Chi-Nu. The artwork is wonderful and the information very complete for a book of this size. This is a must have for military history enthusiasts, World of Tanks players and any wargamer. Thank you Mr. Zaloga.
Review: Very handy - Steven ‘book a month’ Zaloga has here filled a real need. A concise work on Japanese tanks of World War Two. Now the title is a tad misleading – basically what you are getting here is a full history of Japanese tank usage rather than just vehicles used in the World War Two years. Which is a good thing as it allows the reader to follow the development of the Japanese tank force. The book is the usual Osprey ‘New Vanguard’ work in that it has a small size, glossy pages, some lovely illustrations and a useful bibliography. Zaloga has included a number of useful tables including one about production numbers. The colour plates are good to get a vibe of the vehicle and many of the photographs in the book are very useful not only for the armchair historian but also the modeller. The work includes not only all the major types but also the tank types that were produced in tiny numbers – or even only as a couple of prototypes. Also included are the couple of assault guns the Japanese built and which were operational during the conflict. What was particularly useful and interesting was the section on the naval tanks – the Type 2 Ka Mi being credited with being the best designed amphibious tank of the war. What is not covered here are Japanese armoured cars and half-tracks – though there is a photo of a half-track towards the end of the book. Perhaps there is scope for another volume from the erstwhile Mr Zaloga on this topic in the future? Though there is a tiny amount of information on Japanese armoured cars in the volume on armoured trains in this same series. This book suffers only by dint of it’s brevity. But that is kind of the point of these New Vanguard books by Osprey. But for general military enthusiasts, modellers and those who just need an overview on the subject as it ties in with another subject more up their alley then this is a very useful purchase.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #730,722 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #254 in History of Military Vehicles #764 in Japanese History (Books) #4,878 in World War II History (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (153) |
| Dimensions  | 7.25 x 0.15 x 9.65 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 1846030919 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1846030918 |
| Item Weight  | 6.3 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Part of series  | New Vanguard |
| Print length  | 48 pages |
| Publication date  | August 21, 2007 |
| Publisher  | Osprey Publishing |
| Reading age  | 1 year and up |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Japanese military made do with what they had
*by D***H on February 16, 2016*

It is always a pleasure to read one of Stephen Zaloga's books. This one is no exception as there are not many books available covering this topic. The Imperial Japanese Army possessed many tanks and tankettes. The fact that several thousand were manufactured from 1927 to 1945 by a newly industrialized nation with limited means is more impressive. The Japanese followed the standard inner war doctrine of using tanks to support infantry. This was satisfactory since the main opponent was the Republic of China which possessed a small mixed bag of tanks. When the aggressive Kwangtung Army exceeded its authority by initiating a series of border conflicts with the Soviet Union the Japanese tanks were out numbered . The crews were well-trained and brave but the preponderance of Soviet BT tanks (also with light armor) caused the Japanese army to be hard-pressed. The IJA re-visited tanks design and production with an eye to develop better vehicles but the needs of the navy and the air units took precedence. Yet the Japanese did continue to improve their tanks and by war's end had 10 armor divisions in place. This book covers that main tanks designs and application of armor tactics from the early Renault Otsu, Type 89 I-go, Type 94 tankette, to the Type 95 Ha-Go, the type 97 Chi-Ha and the Chi-Nu. The artwork is wonderful and the information very complete for a book of this size. This is a must have for military history enthusiasts, World of Tanks players and any wargamer. Thank you Mr. Zaloga.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very handy
*by P***E on January 4, 2016*

Steven ‘book a month’ Zaloga has here filled a real need. A concise work on Japanese tanks of World War Two. Now the title is a tad misleading – basically what you are getting here is a full history of Japanese tank usage rather than just vehicles used in the World War Two years. Which is a good thing as it allows the reader to follow the development of the Japanese tank force. The book is the usual Osprey ‘New Vanguard’ work in that it has a small size, glossy pages, some lovely illustrations and a useful bibliography. Zaloga has included a number of useful tables including one about production numbers. The colour plates are good to get a vibe of the vehicle and many of the photographs in the book are very useful not only for the armchair historian but also the modeller. The work includes not only all the major types but also the tank types that were produced in tiny numbers – or even only as a couple of prototypes. Also included are the couple of assault guns the Japanese built and which were operational during the conflict. What was particularly useful and interesting was the section on the naval tanks – the Type 2 Ka Mi being credited with being the best designed amphibious tank of the war. What is not covered here are Japanese armoured cars and half-tracks – though there is a photo of a half-track towards the end of the book. Perhaps there is scope for another volume from the erstwhile Mr Zaloga on this topic in the future? Though there is a tiny amount of information on Japanese armoured cars in the volume on armoured trains in this same series. This book suffers only by dint of it’s brevity. But that is kind of the point of these New Vanguard books by Osprey. But for general military enthusiasts, modellers and those who just need an overview on the subject as it ties in with another subject more up their alley then this is a very useful purchase.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good description of the development of IJA tanks, many rate photos.
*by L***N on August 27, 2023*

The tanks the Imperial Japanese Army employed in WW2 get very little examination. This booklet discusses the evolution and use of Japanese tanks along with many rare photos and color illustrations. It is a very important booklet for anyone interested in the subject.

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