| Title | Mono No | HTML | PDF | 
| Political Strategy Prior to the Outbreak of War |  |  | 
|---|
	| Political Strategy
		Prior to the Outbreak of War, Part I | 144 | HTML |  | 
	| Political Strategy
		Prior to the Outbreak of War, Part II | 146 | HTML |  | 
	| Political Strategy
		Prior to the Outbreak of War, Part III | 147 | HTML |  | 
	| Political Strategy
		Prior to the Outbreak of War, Part IV | 150 | HTML |  | 
	| Political Strategy
		Prior to the Outbreak of War, Part V | 152 | HTML |  | 
| Pre-War Planning |  |  | 
|---|
	| Pearl Harbor Operations:
		General Outline of Orders and Plans | 97 | HTML |  | 
	| Outline of Naval Armament and Preparations for War, Part I (1922-1934) [Navy] Naval plans and preparations, including construction
		of vessels and aircraft. Covers Japanese participation
		in international conferences and naval limitation agreements.
		Discusses establishment of 1st and 2d Naval Armament
		Replenishment Plans. (Edited, Reproduced, 61 pages)
 | 145 | HTML | PDF | 
	| Outline of Naval Armament and Preparations Part II (1934-1939) [Navy] A continuation of No. 145, shows acceleration of naval
		construction program due to outbreak of China Incident.
		Discusses 3d and 4th Naval Armament Replenishment Plans.
		(Edited, Reproduced, 37 pages)
 | *149 | HTML | PDF | 
	| Outline of Naval Armament and Preparations for War, Part III (1939 -1941) [Navy] Follows No. 149 and describes further acceleration of
		naval construction program due to decision to go to war against
		the United States and Great Britain. Discusses the 5th Naval
		Armament Replenishment Plan as well as the supplementary
		Naval Armament Plan. (Edited, Reproduced, 46 pages)
 | 160 | HTML | PDF | 
	| Outline of Naval Armament and Preparations for War, Part IV (1942) [Navy] Gives details on wartime naval construction, including
		build-up of naval air strength. Discusses plans for future
		naval construction under 5th Naval Armament Replenishment
		Plan. (Edited, Reproduced, 62 pages)
 | *169 | HTML | PDF | 
	| Outline of Naval Armament and Preparations for War, Part V (March 1943-April 1945) [Navy] Describes the efforts of the Japanese Navy to effect
		replacement of material and personnel losses. Reviews
		warship production for period 1942-45. (Edited, Reproduced, 79 pages)
 | *172 | HTML | PDF | 
	| Outline of Naval Armament and Preparations for War, Part VI (March-June 1945) [Navy] Plans for final defense of Japan by use of special attack
		(suicide) planes, boats, manned torpedoes, and submarines.
		Cites construction figures for 1944 and 1945, showing
		estimates for requirements of special attack equipment.
		(Edited, Reproduced, 108 pages)
 | 174 | HTML | PDF | 
| General Topics |  |  | 
|---|
	| History of Imperial General Headquarters, Army Section (1941-1945) [Army] Covers the establishment of Imperial General Headquarters
		and the problems encountered by the Army Section in the
		prosecution of the Greater East Asia War. Brief references
		to political and diplomatic aspects, showing relationship
		of IGHQ to other branches of the Japanese Government. Gives
		over-all review of the Pacific War, including preparations
		and decision to enter into a state of war with the United
		States, Great Britain, and the Netherlands. Appendixes
		contain Army orders and an explanation of unit designations.
		(Rewritten. 382 pages)
 | 45 | HTML |  | 
	| Outline of Administration in Occupied Areas (1942-1945) [Army] Very generalized description of military administration
		in Malaya, Java, Sumatra, Borneo, Burma, the Philippines,
		and Hong Kong. Discusses broad aspects of economic and
		occupation problems without giving details of solutions.
		(Unedited translation, 86 pages)
 | 103 |  |  | 
	| The Imperial Japanese Navy in World War II (1941-1945) [Navy] Not a narrative-type monograph, but a valuable reference
		work showing organizations and reorganizations of the Japanese
		Navy during World War II. Lists, by name, each combatant
		and noncombatant vessel sunk or heavily damaged, including
		the location of the sinking and the cause. (Edited, Reproduced,
		279 pages)
 Part 0
 Part 1
 Part 2
 Part 3
 Part 4
 Part 5
 Part 6
 Part 7
 Part 8
 Part 9
 Appendix A
 Appendix B
 
 | *116 | HTML | PDF | 
	| General Summary of Naval Operations, Southern Force (November 1941-April 1942) [Navy] A brief synopsis of naval plane and preparations for
		operations in the South Pacific Area prepared prior to the
		outbreak of war. Some data on initial invasions showing
		naval participation and assistance. (Edited, Reproduced, 12 pages)
 | 105 |  |  | 
	| Submarine Operations in First Phase Operations (December 1941-April 1942) [Navy] An extremely brief account of submarine activities in
		the Pacific and Indian Ocean areas. Too general to be of
		real value. (Unedited translation, 5 pages)
 | 108 |  |  | 
	| Submarine Operations in Second Phase Operations, Part I (April-August 1942) [Navy] A description of submarine operations in the Aleutians, South
		Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Midway. Includes data on the
		reorganization of the 6th Fleet (Submarine Force) and agreements
		with Germany regarding submarine operations in the Indian Ocean. 
		(Edited, Reproduced, 48 pages)
 | 110 |  |  | 
	| Submarine Operations in Second Phase Operations, Part II (August 1942-March 1943) [Navy] Covers virtually all areas of the Pacific, although
		primary coverage is devoted to operations in the Guadalcanal 
		area. Describes efforts to prevent landing of U.S.
		reinforcements, attempts to supply Japanese troops on the
		island, and assistance rendered in the withdrawal from
		Guadalcanal. (Unedited translation. 59 pages)
 | 111 |  |  | 
	| Submarine Operations in Third Phase Operations, Part I (March-November 1943) [Navy] An account of submarine operations in the Southeast
		Pacific, Indian Ocean, Aleutians, and U.S. coastal waters.
		Organization of Submarine Forces, missions, and results
		of operations are given. Study includes brief account of
		evacuation of Kiska Garrison and a meeting with a German
		submarine in the Indian Ocean. (Unedited translation, 65 pages)
 | 163 |  |  | 
	| Submarine Operations in Third Phase Operations, Part II (November 1943-March 1944) [Navy] An account of submarine operations in the Central and
		Southeast Pacific areas. Organizations and dispositions of
		forces adopted in efforts to cut U.S. supply lines and
		attack invasion forces. Attack of Truk by a U.S. task
		force and subsequent submarine operations against the task
		force are also included. (Unedited translation, 67 pages)
 | 171 |  |  | 
	| Submarine Operations in Third Phase Operations Parts III, IV, and V (March 1944-August 1945) [Navy] A detailed account of submarine operations in all areas
		of the Pacific with charts showing losses during quarterly
		periods. Some information on reorganization of the Submarine
		Force and employment of suicide tactics with midget submarines.
		Appendix contains much information on construction, losses,
		strength, and final dispositions of individual submarines
		after termination of war. (Partially edited, 237 pages)
 | 184 |  |  | 
	| Outline of Third Phase Operations (February 1943-August 1945) [Navy] Very general, although comprehensive, coverage of the
		defence plans, preparations, and operations from the time of
		the Guadalcanal withdrawal to the final surrender. Gives
		over-all situation but furnishes little material on combat
		operations. An excellent general review of the Japanese
		naval situation in the latter part of World War II. (Unedited
		translation, 44 pages)
 | 117 |  |  | 
	| Operational History of Naval Communications (December 1941-August 1945) [Navy] A technical discussion of the development, improvement,
		and use of communication facilities in the Japanese Navy during 
		World War II. Covers experiments and research, codes and
		cryptography, and radar development. Furnishes some data
		on ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore visual and radio communication,
		Discusses use of VLF (Very Low Frequency) submarine
		communications systems and special communications plans for
		various operations and actions. (Edited, Reproduced, 407 pages)
 Part 1
 Part 2
 | *118 |  | PART-1 PART-2
 | 
	| Surface Escort Operations (December 1941-August 1945) [Navy] A discussion of the efforts to provide naval escorts for
		troop and freight convoys. Written from the Shipping Command
		headquarters level, provides little information on actual
		escort experiences, but is primarily concerned with
		organizations and plans. Contains comprehensive organizational
		charts and some information on shipping losses. (Unedited
		translation, 16 pages)
 | *125 |  | PDF | 
	| Historical Review of Landing Operations of Japanese Forces (1904-1945) [Army] A general review of principles and policies for the
		conduct of landing operations. No detailed information on
		landings or amphibious military operations, but a broad
		discussion of types of transports required, naval escorts
		needed, loading and unloading techniques, air cover, and
		organization of the Shipping Transport Command, (Edited,
		Reproduced, 50 pages)
 | 156 |  | PDF | 
	| Railway Operations Record (1941-1945) [Army] A general description of railway operations in Japan
		and the occupied countries, including Korea and Manchuria.
		Primarily devoted to describing control agencies and
		organization of railroads for military use. Also covers
		construction of the Burma-Thailand Railroad and the
		militarization of rail lines in Japan. (Unedited translation, 209 pages)
 | 164 |  |  | 
| Manchuria |  |  | 
|---|
	| Japanese Preparations for Operations in Manchuria (1931-1942) [Army] Review of background of the Kwantung Army and a description
		of its build-up and subsequent weakening through transfer of
		units to the South Pacific theater, Appendix contains very
		complete listings of units and records of transfers in and
		out of the Kwantung Army. (Edited, Reproduced, 64 pages)
 | 77 |  | PDF | 
	| The Kwantung Army in the Manchurian Campaign (1941-1945) [Army] Contains information on transfers and activation of
		Kwantung Army units, including build-up and subsequent weakening
		of the army. Some information on Soviet invasion. Virtually
		all information is duplicated in Nos. 77, 138, 154, and 155.
		(Unedited translation, 45 pages)
 | 78 |  |  | 
	| Japanese Preparations for Operations in Manchuria (January, 1943-August 1945) [Army] Primarily an account of attempts to build the Kwantung
		Army and to prepare defenses against the USSR in the face
		of tremendous troop levies being made to bolster Japan's
		defenses in other areas. Little material on combat operations,
		but strong on plans and preparations. (Edited, Reproduced, 190 pages)
 | 138 |  |  | 
	| Naval Operations Against Soviet Russia (1941-1945) [Navy] In spite of the title, this monograph is not a record
		of naval operations, but a brief discussion of naval plans to
		be implemented to defend Japan against Soviet aggression
		if war should break out while Japan was engaged in its own
		aggression in the South Pacific. A small amount of
		information on Soviet attacks subsequent to 9 August 1945.
		(Edited, Reproduced, 23 pages)
 | 106 | HTML | PDF | 
	| Air Operations Record Against Soviet Russia (June 1941-September 1945) [Army Air Force] An account of the formation, build-up, and subsequent
		weakening through transfer of units, of the 2d Air Army in
		Manchuria. Some data on operations against Soviet forces
		in August 1945. Appendixes contain lists of units activated,
		assigned, and transferred in and out of the 2d Air Army.
		(Edited, Reproduced, 65 pages)
 | 151 |  |  | 
	| Homeland Operations Record, Volume IV Operations in Karafuto and China Area (9 August-22 August 1945) [Army] Describes minor engagements which developed when the
		USSR invaded Karafuto and the Kuril Islands. Information
		on the surrender, disarmament, and deportation of Japanese
		troops to Siberia. Some data on defense plans and preparations,
		troop movements, and reorganization of command prior to
		Soviet invasion. (Edited, Reproduced without maps, 69 pages)
 | 153 |  |  | 
	| Record of Operations Against Soviet Russia, Eastern Front (August 1945) [Army] A series of studies covering plans and preparations
		of each of ten Kwantung Army units for the defense of Eastern
		Manchuria. Brief descriptions of defensive operations conducted
		in August 1945 are included. (Rewritten, Reproduced, 346 pages)
 | 154 |  | PDF | 
	| Record of Operations Against Soviet Russia Northern and Western Fronts (August-September 1945) [Army] Similar to No. 154 in covering plans, preparations,
		and operations of sixteen Kwantung Army units. Appendix
		contains lists of units and commanders, casualty and
		repatriation figures, and information on Soviet prison camps. 
		(Rewritten, Reproduced, 281 pages)
 | 155 |  |  | 
	
	
| China Operations |  |  | 
|---|
	| China Area Operations Record (Revised) (July 1937-November 1941) [Army] A brief description of the outbreak of the China Incident
		and the subsequent punitive operations of the Japanese Army.
		Some discussion of the Army's move into French Indo-China.
		(Rewritten, Reproduced, 85 pages)
 | 70 |  | PDF | 
	| Army Operations in China (December 1941-December 1943) [Army] Describes the capture of Hong Kong by units of the 23d
		Army. Covers the efforts of the China Expeditionary Army,
		with the 11th and 13th Armies, to consolidate positions and 
		eliminate Chinese resistance in Central China. Also discusses 
		operations to destroy American air bases in China. (Rewritten,
		Reproduced, 170 pages)
 | 71 |  | PDF | 
	| Army Operations in China (January 1944-August 1945) [Army] Describes the efforts of the China Expeditionary Army, using
		the North China Area Army and Sixth Area Army, to destroy U.S.
		and Chinese airfields, secure transportation facilities and
		overthrow the Chungking Government (ICHI-GO Operation). Good map
		coverage; organization and movement of units thoroughly covered.
		(Rewritten, Reproduced, 22 pages)
 | 72 |  | PDF | 
	| Combat in the Tao-Erh-Chuang Area (February-June 1938) [Army] A very vague account of the operations of the 2d Army in
		attempting to contain the China Incident by subduing the 1st,
		3d, and 5th Chinese War Sector Armies in the
		Tientsin-Kaifeng-Tsingtao triangle of northeast China. (Edited,
		Reproduced, 12 pages)
 | 73 |  |  | 
	| Operations in the Kun-Lun-Kuan Area (November 1939-February 1940) [Army] A brief account of the efforts of the 21st Army to
		retain control of that part of southern China through which
		the French Indo-China to Chungking supply routes ran, Poorly
		written, few details, inadequate map coverage. (Edited,
		Reproduced, 13 pages)
 | 74 |  |  | 
	| Operations at Changsa (Deleted, contents included in No. 70 (Revised).)
 | 75 |  |  | 
	| Air Operations in the China Area (July 1937-August 1945) [Army Air Force] Air operations in support of ground forces in the China 
		Incident. Covers the ICHI-GO Operation in which attempts
		were made to eliminate U.S. air bases in China and to intercept
		U.S. planes en route to bomb Japan. Describes final efforts
		to build up strength to protect coastal installation against
		the anticipated Allied invasion of China. (Rewritten,
		Reproduced, 211 pages)
 | 76 |  | PDF | 
	| China Area Operations Record Command of the China Expeditionary Army (August 1943-August 1945) [Army] Covers the prosecution by the China Expeditionary
		Army of the ICHI-GO Operation, an attempt to (1) destroy
		air bases being used by U.S. planes; (2) reopen and maintain
		rail communications between north and south China; and
		(3) crush the Chungking regime and bring an end to fighting
		in all of China. Latter portion of study is devoted to an
		account of the fortifying and strengthening of key defense
		areas on the China coast to forestall the anticipated
		establishment of invasion bases by the United States.
		(Rewritten, Reproduced, 201 pages)
 | 129 |  |  | 
	| China Incident Naval Air Operations (July-November 1937) [Naval Air Force] Air operations of the 1st and 2d Combined Naval Air
		Groups in support of ground forces in the China operations
		of 1937. Primarily concerned with operations in Central
		and Southern China with only a few references to Army operations 
		in the north. Written in daily journal format,
		shows number of sorties flown, results accomplished,
		and losses incurred. (Unedited translation, 205 pages)
 | 166 | HTML | PDF | 
	| North China Area Operations (July 1937-May 1941) [Army] An account of the outbreak of the China Incident and the
		efforts of the North China Area Army to bring it to a speedy
		conclusion. Includes operations in Northeast China and
		along the Mongolian border. Punitive expeditions, mop-ups,
		and formation of garrison units are described in some detail.
		Organization charts and map coverage are excellent. (Rewritten,
		Reproduced, 363 pages)
 | 178 |  | PDF | 
	| Central China Area Operations Record (1937-1941) [Army] Operations of the Central China Area Army and its
		successor, the Central China Expeditionary Army, in the area
		between Shanghai and Hangkou. Gives details of more than
		twenty operations conducted by the Japanese forces in efforts
		to occupy and pacify the Central China area. (Rewritten,
		Reproduced, 269 pages)
 | 179 |  | PDF | 
	| South China Area Operations Record (1937-1941) [Army] Covers the invasion of Canton and Hainan Island by
		the 21st Army and includes subsequent operations conducted
		by the army and its successor unit, the South China Area
		Army, to cut Chiang Kai-shek's supply lines. Describes
		operations along the borders of Hong Kong, Macau, and French
		Indo-China culminating in occupation of the latter area.
		(Rewritten, Reproduced, 132 pages)
 | 180 |  | PDF | 
| Pearl Harbor Attack |  |  | 
|---|
	| Pearl Harbor Operations: General Outline of Orders and Plans (5 November-2 December 1941) [Navy] Monograph consists primarily of a series of thirteen
		orders and directives issued by the Naval General Staff,
		the Combined Fleet, and the Carrier Striking Force concerning
		the attack on Pearl Harbor. Appendix contains general
		instructions for operations and actions after the outbreak
		of the war. (Edited, Reproduced, 31 pages)
 | 97 |  |  | 
	| Task Force Operations (November 1941-April 1942) [Naval Air Force] An account of naval air attacks and task force operations
		against Pearl Harbor, Northern Australia, Netherlands East
		Indies, and in the Indian Ocean area. Written in expanded
		outline format, monograph gives little detailed material on
		combat operations but merely mentions engagements and
		tabulated results. Numerous organizational charts show
		composition of various task forces. (Unedited translation, 90 pages)
 | 113 |  |  | 
	| Submarine Operations (December 1941-April 1942) [Navy] Covers attack on Pearl Harbor and describes subsequent 
		submarine operation in U.S. coastal waters, including use
		of midget submarines. Brief coverage of 6th Fleet (Submarine
		Force) operations in the Central Pacific, Netherlands East
		Indies, Malaya, the Philippines, and the Indian Ocean.
		Includes charts showing submarine types and specifications.
		(Edited, reproduced, 57 pages)
 | 102 |  |  | 
| Invasion of the Philippines |  |  | 
|---|
	| Philippines Operations Record (6 November 1941 - 30 June 1942) [Army] Invasion of the Philippines described from the level of
14th Army Headquarters. Covers Luzon landings and drive to
the south, including capture of Manila, Bataan and Corregidor
as well as subsequent mop-up. Landings on other islands in
the Philippine Group lightly covered.  (Unedited translation,
243 pages)
 | 1 |  |  | 
	| Philippines Operations Record (1 December 1941 - 10 April 1942) [Army] Invasion plans, preparations, and operations of the 16th
and 48th Divisions. Operational plans of the 4th Division
for the second phase of the Bataan Operation. Some data on
Corregidor and other Manila Bay fortifications and installations.
Gives detailed information on artillery, including missions,
employment and firing data. Outlines of General Homma's
personal estimate of the Bataan situation as of February 1942
and gives a resume of U.S. defense operations on Luzon,
Bataan, and Corregidor. Many maps and charts. (Unedited
translation, 109 pages)
 | 2 |  |  | 
	| Philippines Air Operations Record (December 1944 - May 1942) [Army Air Force] Operations of the 5th Air Group in support of the
Philippines invasion, including the Bataan operations and the
reduction of Corregidor. Primarily a record of sorties flown
and results reported. (Edited, Reproduced, 71 pages)
 | 11 |  | PDF | 
	| Operational Situation of the Japanese Navy in the Philippines Invasion Operations (December 1941) [Naval Air Force] A brief account of the attacks by the 11th Air Fleet which
		preceded the landing of Army invasion forces on Luzon,
		Mindanao, and Jolo Islands. Some data on escort of troop
		convoys and landing operations, (Unedited translation, 18 pages)
 | 80 |  | PDF | 
| Defense of the Philippines |  |  | 
|---|
	| Philippines Operations Record (December 1942 - June 1944) [Army] Subjugation operations in various islands briefly covered.
Cites steps taken to prevent supply of guerrilla units by U.S.
submarines and planes. Covers movement of Headquarters,
Southern Army, to Manila and efforts of 14th Army to effect
defense preparations while simultaneously subduing guerrillas
and insurgents. Contains some discussion of the Philippines
as a logistical base for the Southern Theater of Operations.
(Unedited translation, 56 pages)
 | 3 |  |  | 
	| Philippines Operations Record (July - November 1944) [Army] Fourteenth Area Army plans and preparations for the 
over-all defense of the Philippines.  Covers construction
of fortifications, mobilization, and training of replacements.
Discusses Army-Navy agreements for joint defense operations.
Includes some details of the start of the Leyte Defense
Operations. (Unedited translation, 50 pages)
 | 4 |  |  | 
	| Philippines Operations Record (July - December 1944) [Army] Discusses the 35th Army's plans, preparations, and
operations in defense of Leyte. Written from the Fourteenth
Area Army level, study consists chiefly of orders to the 35th
Army and the 16th Division and is a miscellany of plans,
preparations, and operations. Apparently written from memory,
few dates or strength and casualty figures are provided. Of
limited value. (Unedited translation, 18 pages)
 | 5 |  |  | 
	| Philippines Operations Record (June 1944 - August 1945) [Army] An account of the 35th Army's defense of the Southern 
Philippines (area south of Luzon and Mindoro). Gives full
coverage to the defense of Leyte, including plans and preparations
from the Army Headquarters level. Describes withdrawal of 
35th Army troops to Cebu and provides some coverage of the
defense of Mindanao and other islands. Many maps and charts.
(Unedited translation, 171 pages)
 | 6 |  |  | 
	| Philippines Operations Record (January - August 1945) [Army] An account of the Fourteenth Area Army's defense of Luzon,
including plans and preparations for local area defenses. A
large portion written in daily journal format from level of Area
Army Headquarters. Very complete coverage of unit locations and
over-all operations. Many maps and charts. (Unedited
translation, 222 pages)
 | 7 |  |  | 
	| Philippines Operations Record (December 1944 - August 1945) [Army] Defense plans, preparations and operations of the Shimbu
		Group in Southern Luzon. Also gives some coverage of the
		defense of Manila. (Unedited translation, 36 pages)
 | 8 |  |  | 
	| Philippines Operations Record (December 1944 - August 1945) [Army] Description of plans, preparations, and operations of the
		Shimbu Group in defense of Clark Field area.  Written in
		outline form, study lacks cohesion and is of limited value.
		(Unedited translation, 31 pages)
 | 9 |  |  | 
	| Philippines Operations Record (November 1944 - April 1945) [Army] A vague account of the activities of two provisional
		companies that garrisoned Mindoro and Lubang Islands. Of
		little or no value, this monograph was recommended for deletion.
		Material contained might well have been condensed to one or
		two paragraphs and combined with another study. (Unedited
		translation, 9 pages) See also No. 137.
 | 10 |  |  | 
	| Philippines Air Operations Record (August 1944 - February 1945) [Army Air Force] Operations of the 4th Air Army in defense of Leyte and
		Luzon, with some coverage of operations in defense of Mindoro.
		Primarily concerned with plans and unit listings. (Unedited
		translation, 119 pages)
 | 12 |  | PDF | 
	| Submarine Operations in the Philippines Area (September 1944-March 1945) [Navy] A detailed description of operations in the Philippines
		area during the Battle of the Philippine Sea. An account
		of submarine operations in the Caroline and Molucca Islands
		as well as at Iwo Jima. Primarily an account of missions,
		assignments, bases, and estimates of damage inflicted.
		Better than average organization and translation. (Unedited
		translation. 30 pages)
 | 95 |  |  | 
	| Philippine Area Naval Operations Part IV (January-August 1945) [Navy] A description of the operations of naval land forces in
		defence of Luzon: Manila, Corregidor, and Clark Field.
		No naval engagements. (Edited, Reproduced, 39 pages)
 | 114 |  |  | 
	| Philippines Operations Record Phase III, Volume IV, General Outline of Mindoro Operations (September 1944-August 1945) [Army] A very brief description of operations of two infantry
		companies of the 8th Division, which were virtually wiped out
		in defending Mindoro and Lubang Islands. (Edited, Reproduced, 10 pages)
 | 137 |  |  | 
| New Guinea Operations |  |  | 
|---|
	| North of Australia Operations Record (1943-1945) [Army] Operations of the Second Area Army in defense of Biak,
		Noemfoor, and Halmahera. Primarily concerned with logistical
		problems, particularly interisland transportation. (Unedited
		translation, 108 pages)
 | 13 |  |  | 
	| Second Area Army Operations in the Western New Guinea Area  Defense Operations (May 1944-January 1945) [Army] A brief summarization of the operations of the 35th and
		36th Division in northwestern New Guinea, Biak, and Noemfoor.
		Fragmentary information presented in daily journal format
		gives some data on guerrilla activities conducted by the Biak
		and Noemfoor Detachments after being cut off from headquarters.
		Of doubtful value, this study was recommended for deletion.
		(Unedited translation, 18 pages)
 | 14 |  |  | 
	| Outline of the Battle for Morotai (15 September-13 May 1945) [Army] Covers efforts of the 32d Division to send reinforcements
		and supplies to Morotai. Some coverage of actions of small
		raiding units on Morotai. Written in journal format from
		Headquarters, 32d Division level. (Unedited translation, 19 pages)
 | 15 |  |  | 
	| Southeast Area Operations Record Part 1, South Seas Detachment Operations (3 January-30 May 1942) [Army] An extremely brief outline of the operations of the
		South Seas Detachment (55th Division Group) and the 4th
		Fleet in the capture of Rabaul, the invasion of Lae and
		Salamaua, and the unsuccessful move against Port Moresby.
		Recommended for deletion in favor of No. 143. (Unedited translation, 15 pages)
 | 33 |  |  | 
	| Philippines Area Naval Operations, Part III (December 1944-January 1945) [Navy] A vague, poorly organized description of Army and Navy 
		indecision at the time of the U.S. landings on Mindoro. Air
		and surface attacks on transports and escort vessels are
		briefly described and some results reported. (Unedited
		translation, 13 pages)
 | 81 |  |  | 
	| Philippine Area Naval Operations, Part I (January-September 1944) [Naval Air Force] Originally titled, Naval Air Operations in the Philippines,
		this study covers naval plans and preparations for the air
		defense of the Philippines. Same information on U.S. air
		attacks and Japanese countermeasures in September 1944.
		(Unedited translation, 22 pages)
 | 82 |  |  | 
	| Philippines Area Naval Operations Part II (October-December 1944) [Navy] Covers naval air operations prior to the U.S. invasion of
		Leyte and describes surface force operations in the Battle for
		Leyte Gulf. Some coverage on the Formosa naval engagement
		that preceded the Philippines operations. Better written than
		most unedited studies, fairly well translated, and has good
		map coverage. (Unedited translation, 115 pages)
 | 84 |  | PDF | 
	| Western New Guinea and North of Australia Area Naval Operations (April-September 1944) [Navy] An incoherent account of air and surface operations by
		the Southwest Area Fleet and the 4th Southern Expeditionary
		Fleet in defense of northwest New Guinea and the Netherlands
		East Indies. Includes air operations in defense of Biak and
		the surface force attempts to land reinforcements for the
		defending ground forces. (Unedited translation, 21 pages)
 | 87 |  |  | 
	| Eastern New Guinea Invasion Operations (March-September 1942) [Navy] Brief coverage of Army-Navy cooperation in the invasion
		of Lae, Salamaua, and Buna. Includes some coverage of the
		Milne Bay Operation, (Edited, Reproduced, 13 pages)
 | 96 |  |  | 
	| Outlines of Southeast Area Naval Air Operations Part II (August-October 1942) [Naval Air Force] Outlines air operations, including patrol activities,
		of naval air units over Guadalcanal, Eastern New Guinea,
		Rabaul, and Port Moresby. Written in daily journal format.
		(Unedited translation, 45 pages)
 | 121 |  |  | 
	| Outlines of Southeast Area Naval Air Operations Part III (November 1942-June 1943) [Naval Air Force] Outlines naval air operations and patrol activities
		undertaken in an effort to assist the Army units on Guadalcanal
		by attacking U.S. installations and covering withdrawal of
		Japanese forces. Some coverage of attacks on Milne Bay, Rabi,
		Port Moresby, and other areas of Eastern New Guinea.
		Written in daily Journal format. (Unedited translation, 63 pages)
 | 122 |  |  | 
	| North of Australia Operations Record (January 1944-August 1945) [Army] An account of the 36th Division in defense of the
		Wakde-Maffin Bay area, Sarmi and Biak. Cites supply
		difficulties and gives details of efforts to achieve a degree
		of self-sustenance, by establishment of farms, etc. Includes
		efforts of the Second Area Army to reinforce Biak with the
		2d Amphibious Brigade. Written in expanded journal format,
		study is well illustrated with many maps and situation
		sketches. (Unedited translation, 84 pages)
 | 136 |  |  | 
	| Outline of South Seas Naval Operations and General Situation (December 1941-March 1943) [Navy] A very general description of naval operations, both
		surface and air, in support of the invasions of Guam, Lae,
		and Salamaua. Few details of combat operations and so
		general as to be of doubtful value. (Unedited translation, 23 pages)
 | 139 |  | PDF | 
| Dutch East Indies & Borneo Operations |  |  | 
|---|
	| The Invasion of the Netherlands East Indies (November 1941-March 1942) [Army] A condensed account of the operations of the 16th Army in
		its approach to Java via Borneo and Sumatra, including the
		capture of Java. Combat operations in these areas were
		brief and lightly opposed. (Rewritten, Reproduced, 59 pages)
 | 66 |  | PDF | 
	| History of the Southern Army (1941-1945) [Army] A general review of the entire Southern Army's theater of 
		operations. Discusses high-level planning and strategy
		together with troop movements, assignment of units, and
		offensive and defensive operations. (Rewritten, 159 pages)
 | 24 |  | PDF | 
	| Southern Area Air Operations Record (1941-1945) [Army Air Force] A very general coverage of air operations in the Southern
		Army theater of operations. Little combat operational
		coverage is provided as study is primarily devoted to
		recording the organization and activities of air headquarters 
		units together with the transfers and attachments of
		subordinate units. (Unedited translation, 37 pages)
 | 31 |  | PDF | 
	| Southeast Area Air Operations Record (November 1942-April 1944) [Army Air Force] An account of the plans, preparations, and organization
		of the 4th Air Army for defensive operations in Eastern New
		Guinea and the Solomon Islands. Written in expanded outline
		form, contains little material on combat operations.
		(Unedited translation, 39 pages)
 | 32 |  | PDF | 
	| Ambon (Amboina) and Timor Invasion Operations (January-February 1942) [Army] A very brief description of two relatively simple
		operations conducted by the Eastern Detachment, formed from
		the 228th Infantry Regiment of the 38th Division (Edited,
		Reproduced, 23 pages)
 | 16 |  | PDF | 
	| Borneo Operations (1941-1945) [Army] Describes plans, preparations, and invasion operations in
		Sarawak and British North Borneo. Includes a brief description
		of occupation activities of the Borneo Garrison Army and
		preparations for defense by the 37th Army. Appendix gives
		excerpts from Australian Army reports of recapture of Borneo
		in 1945. (Rewritten, Reproduced, 98 pages)
 | 26 |  |  | 
	| Jolo Island Invasion Operations Record (December 1941) [Army] A very brief account of the virtually unopposed two-day
		operation by the Matsumoto Detachment (battalion strength) in
		seizing Jolo Island. (Edited, Reproduced, 3 pages)
 | 27 |  |  | 
	| Tarakan Invasion Operations Record (January 1942) [Army] A brief description of the three-day operation by the
		Sakaguchi Detachment in the seizing of Tarakan Island.
		(Edited, Reproduced, 6 pages)
 | 28 |  |  | 
	| Balikpapan Invasion Operations Record (January 1942) [Army] Describes the capture of Balikpapan by elements of the 
		Sakaguchi Detachment from Tarakan Island and the subsequent
		mop-up of the surrounding area. (Edited, Reproduced, 8 pages)
 | 29 |  |  | 
	| Bandjermasin Invasion Operations Record (February 1942) [Army] Describes combination overland and amphibious operation 
		conducted by elements of the Sakaguchi Detachment, moving
		from Balikpapan to attack and capture Bandjermasin.
		(Edited, Reproduced, 7 pages)
 | 30 |  |  | 
	| Southeast Area Operations Record 18th Army Operations, Volume I (January 1942-June 1943) [Army] Covers invasion of Eastern New Guinea and Rabaul by the
		South Seas Detachment. Describes move against Port Moresby
		as well as the defense of Buna and Giruwa by the Buna
		Detachment (21st Independent Mixed Brigade). (Rewritten,
		Reproduced, 195 pages)
 | 37 |  |  | 
	| Southeast Area Operations Record 18th Army Operations, Volume II (June 1943-February 1944) [Army] An account of the operations of the 20th and 51st
		Divisions in the Salamaua, Lae, and Finchhafen areas, including
		the withdrawal to Madang. Written in expanded outline form,
		study contains much material on minor engagements, supply
		problems, food shortages, and transportation difficulties.
		(Unedited translation, 212 pages)
 | 38 |  |  | 
	| Southeast Area Operations Record 18th Army Operations, Volume III (March 1944-August 1944) [Army] Covers defense of northeast New Guinea by the 20th,
		41st, and 51st Divisions under the 18th Army and the Second
		and Eighth Area Armies. Written in expanded outline form,
		study covers the unsuccessful defenses of Aitape, Hollandia,
		and Wewak. Furnishes detailed information on supply and
		transportation problems and food shortages. (Unedited
		translation, 191 pages)
 | 39 |  |  | 
	| Southeast Area Operations Record 18th Army Operations, Volume IV (September 1944-June 1945) [Army] Study is almost entirely devoted to orders from the 18th
		Army to the 20th, 41st, and 51st Divisions in their
		last-ditch defense of the northeast New Guinea coast in
		the vicinity of Wewak. Covers in some detail the efforts
		of the 18th Army to attain self-sufficiency by producing
		its own food and other supplies. (Unedited translation,
		321 pages)
 | 40 |  |  | 
	| Southeast Area Operations Record 18th Army Operations, Volume V (June 1945-March 1946) [Army] Final operations of the 18th Army with the 20th, 41st,
		and 51st Divisions in the Prince Alexander Mountain Range,
		south of Wewak. Since the fighting strength had been reduced
		to approximately 1,000 men per division, operations are
		restricted to infiltration raids and guerrilla-type actions.
		A considerable portion is devoted to the surrender, internment,
		and repatriation of Japan Forces. Study skips about
		chronologically, making it difficult to follow and fails to
		present a clear over-all picture. (Unedited translation, 236 pages)
 | 41 |  |  | 
	| Southeast Area Operations Record Chart Supplement (1943-1945) [Army] A series of charts and graphs illustrating logistical
		and strength aspects of 18th Army operations as covered in
		Nos. 37-41. Appendix contains policy on defensive
		concepts for New Guinea. (29 charts, redrawn from
		Japanese originals)
 | 42 |  |  | 
	| Southeast Area Operations Record Map Supplement (1943-1945)  [Army] Deleted, maps combined with Nos. 37-41 inclusive.
 | 43 |  |  | 
	| History of the Eighth Area Army (November 1952-August 1945) [Army] Contains plans and orders of the Eighth Area Army for
		the defense of Eastern New Guinea, the Bismarck, Solomon,
		and Admiralty Islands with the 17th and 18th Armies.
		Little material on combat operations, but strong on
		organization, troop movement, logistics, etc. This study
		was recommended for deletion in favor of No. 127, but has some material which is not included in 
		No. 127. (Unedited translation, 114 pages)
 | 44 |  |  | 
	| Palembang and Bangka Islands Operations Record (January-February 1942) [Army] A brief description of the virtually unopposed move
		of the 30th Division against Palembang and Bangka, together
		with some information on the air drop of the 1st Parachute
		on Palembang Airfield. (Rewritten, Reproduced, 16 pages)
 | 67 |  |  | 
	| Report on Installations and Captured Weapons, Java and Singapore, 1942 [Army] Report by an inspection team which surveyed captured
		weapons, ammunition, and fortifications in Java and Singapore,
		together with evaluation and recommendations for future use.
		(Rewritten, Reproduced, 112 pages)
 | 68 |  | PDF | 
	| Java-Sumatra Area Air Operations Record (December 1941-March 1942) [Army Air Force] The operations of the 3d Air Force (later 3d Air Army)
		in support of the 16th Army in the invasions of Java and
		Sumatra. Details of the airborne operations of the 1st
		Parachute Brigade in the first Japanese airdrop in the war. 
		(Unedited translation, 107 pages)
 | 69 |  | PDF | 
	| Borneo Area Naval Operation, 1945 (February-July 1945) [Navy] A very brief account of the reorganization of what was left
		of the naval forces in the South Pacific after the Battle of
		the Philippine Sea. Describes the defense and loss of Tarakan
		and Balikpapan by the 23d Naval Base Force. (Edited, reproduced, 7 pages)
 | 115 |  |  | 
	| Borneo Operations Record Volume II (Deleted, material included in No. 26 (Revised).
 | 126 |  |  | 
	| Southwest Area Operations Record (April 1944-August 1945) [Army] An account of the establishment of the Seventh Area
		Army to control the Malaya, Borneo, Java, and Sumatra areas
		with the 16th, 25th, 29th, and 39th Armies. No military
		operations are described but detailed-information is
		furnished on the use of Malaya as a logistical base for the
		Southern Area. Also discusses the attempts of the Seventh
		Area Army to supply other areas; ship raw materials to Japan,
		and prepare for the defense of its zone of responsibility.
		(Unedited translation, 186 pages)
 | 162 |  |  | 
	| Java Operations Record Part II (Early 1944-August 1945) [Army] A summarization of the 16th Army plans and preparations
		for the defense of the Java area. Since no defense was
		required, this study is of doubtful interest and value.
		Primary contribution is its indication of the Japanese-Indonesian
		attitude. (Unedited translation, 27 pages)
 | 165 |  |  | 
	| Sumatra Operations Record 25th Army (March 1942-August 1945) [Army] A brief, but fairly comprehensive, review of the
		operations of the 25th Army in Malaya and Sumatra. Covers
		invasion of Sumatra and preparations for defense. (Edited,
		Reproduced, 18 pages)
 | 185 |  |  | 
| Korean Operations |  |  | 
|---|
	| Seventeenth Area Army Operations (1941-1945) [Army] Plans and preparations for the defense of Korea, including
		reorganization of the command, mobilization, diversion of units
		to other areas, and construction of defense fortifications.
		Some information on cooperation with Kwantung Army.
		(Rewritten, Reproduced, 46 pages)
 | 22 |  |  | 
| French Indo-China Operations |  |  | 
|---|
	| French Indo-China Area Operations Record (1940-1945) [Army] A brief description of the entry of Japanese forces into
		French Indo-China for the purpose of disrupting Chungking's
		supply lines during the China Incident. Latter part covers
		preparations for defense against possible Allied invasion and
		Japanese operations against the French Indo-China Army.
		(Edited, Reproduced, 40 pages)
 | 25 |  |  | 
| Malaya-Burma-India Operations |  |  | 
|---|
	| Malay Operations Record (November 1941-March 1942) [Army] A detailed description of the invasion of Malaya by
		the 25th Army with the 5th, 18th, and Imperial Guards
		Divisions. Gives day-by-day account of the movements of
		various units. Discusses British surrender and gives general
		terms. Several maps missing, translation is poor. (Unedited
		translation, 104 pages)
 | 54 |  |  | 
	| Southeast Area Air Operations Record, Phase I (November 1941-February 1942) [Army Air Force] Operations of the 3d Air Force (later 3d Air Army)
		in support of the advance of the 15th Army into Burma and
		the movement of the 25th Army down the Malay Peninsula,
		(Unedited translation, 113 pages)
 | 55 |  | PDF | 
	| Southwest Area Air Operations Record, Phase II (July 1942-June 1944) [Army Air Force] An account of the operations of the 3d Air Army in the
		areas of Borneo, Burma, Malaya, South China, and French
		Indo-China. Little material on combat operations. Vague,
		incomplete, and choppy, this study is little more than
		a listing of transfers, assignments, and reorganizations
		of units, without specific details. Of doubtful value
		historically. (Unedited translation, 44 pages)
 | 56 |  | PDF | 
	| Burma Operations Record Phase I (November 1941-December 1942) [Army] Covers preparations for invasion of Burma by the Southern
		Army, the movement through Thailand and the actual invasion of
		Burma by the 15th Army. Records movement to, and capture of,
		Rangoon and expansion to the northern part of Burma by the 33d
		and 55th Divisions (later reinforced by the 18th and 56th
		Divisions). Primarily a record of movement with a minimum of
		coverage on combat operations. Some information on the
		organization of the 15th Army. Maps originally included in No. 60 have been added. 
		(Unedited translation, 86 pages)
 | 57 |  |  | 
	| Burma Operations Record Phase II (1943-1944) [Army] Covers preparations undertaken to secure Burma and push
		into India and China. Special emphasis is given to the Imphal
		Operation. Written from the level of Headquarters, Burma
		Area Army, study gives over-all description of operations of
		the 15th, 28th, and 33d Armies. Better and more complete
		coverage of Burma operations of the period are contained in
		revised versions of Nos. 132, 134, and 148. Maps originally
		included in No. 60A have been added. (Unedited translation, 76 pages)
 | 58 |  |  | 
	| Burma Operations Record Phase III (1944-1945) [Army] A very general account of the attempts of the 15th Army to 
		defend northern Burma, bold along the Irrawaddy River,
		and to recapture Meiktila. Also describes withdrawal of the
		15th and 33d Armies to the south and east following the
		collapse of the northern defenses. Written from the level of
		Headquarters, Burma Area Army, study furnishes few details of
		combat operations. Much of material is better covered in No. 148. 
		Deletion of monograph was recommended in favor of No. 59(2).
		(Unedited translation, 26 pages)
 | 59(1) |  |  | 
	| Burma Operations Record Phase III (April 1944-August 1945) [Army] An account of over-all operations in Burma from the
		failure at Imphal to the final surrender. Written from the
		level of Headquarters, Burma Area Army, study is primarily
		concerned with orders and movements of armies and divisions.
		Covers same information as contained in  No. 59(1), although
		in greater detail. Better coverage is contained in Nos. 132,
		134, and 148. (Unedited translation, 126 pages).
 | 59(2) |  |  | 
	| Burma Operations Record Map Supplement (Deleted, combined with No. 57.)
 | 60 |  |  | 
	| Burma Operations Record Map Supplement (Deleted, combined with No. 58.)
 | 60(a) |  |  | 
	| Burma Operations Record Supplement  No. 2 (October-November 1943) [Army] A brief, vague account of the operations of the 18th
		and 56th Divisions, under the 15th Army, against the 36th
		and 108th Divisions of the Nationalist Chinese Army. Of
		little historical value, better coverage is contained in
		revised editions of Nos. 134 and 148. (Unedited translation, 7 pages)
 | 61 |  |  | 
	| Burma Operations Record Supplement No. 2 (April 1944-January 1945) [Army] An account of the defense of northeastern Burma by the 56th
		Division. Primarily a description of the individual defense
		operations of a number of garrison units established for the
		purpose of cutting the India-China overland route, holding the
		Ledo Road route, and protecting the rear of the 15th Army against
		the advancing Chinese Yunnan Expeditionary Force. Much of
		material contained is better covered in  No. 148 (Revised). Maps
		illustrating text are in same binder, although labeled No. 63. 
		Maps have been greatly reduced and are difficult to use.
		(Unedited translation, 97 pages)
 | 62 |  |  | 
	| Burma Operations Record Map Supplement (Deleted maps included with  No. 62.)
 | 63 |  |  | 
	| Burma Air Operations Record (January 1942-August 1945) [Army Air Force] Describes operations of the 5th Air Division in driving
		British and American air units out of Burma in 19r2. Covers
		support of ground units in later operations and gives an
		account of the final defense operations with air units relocated 
		to Thailand and French Indo-China. (Unedited translation, 114 pages)
 | 64 |  | PDF | 
	| Southeast Area Air Operations Record, Phase III (July 1944-August 1945) [Army Air Force] The 3d Air Army in the final defense of the Southwest
		Area. Little coverage of combat operations, but considerable 
		information on transfers, reorganization of units, logistical 
		problems, and attempts to convert outmoded aircraft to compete
		with the late model planes of the Allies. (Unedited translation, 52 pages)
 | 65 |  | PDF | 
	| Burma and Andaman Invasion Naval Operations (March-April 1942) [Navy] Brief summary of the invasion of the Andaman Islands by
		one battalion of the 18th Division and elements of two naval
		base forces, escorted by the 1st Escort Force. The Burma
		operation mentioned in title was not actually an invasion,
		but merely a large-scale troop escort operation in which the
		56th Division was landed in the already secured port of
		Rangoon by the 2d Escort Force. (Edited, Reproduced, 12 pages)
 | 79 | HTML | PDF | 
	| Sumatra Invasion and Southwest Area Naval Mopping-Up Operations (January-May 1942) [Navy] A brief account of naval assistance to the Army in its
		occupation of northern Sumatra, Christmas Island, and
		Netherlands New Guinea. Also covers naval operations in the 
		Lesser Sunda Islands. Little coverage of combat operations, but
		contains helpful organizational charts and situation maps.
		(Edited, Reproduced, 8 pages plus maps)
 | 79A | HTML | PDF | 
	| Southwest Area Naval Operations (April 1942-April 1944) [Navy] Covers Army and Navy Agreements for occupation duties
		and defense preparations in Burma, Java, Malaya, Sumatra,
		and the Indian Ocean area. Some information on the establishment
		and maintenance of air bases in the Netherlands East Indies
		and western New Guinea, with subsequent air attacks on northern
		Australia. (Unedited translation, 31 pages)
 | 92 | HTML | PDF | 
	| Naval Operations in the Invasion of Netherlands East Indies (December 1941-March 1942) [Navy] Naval escort and air support furnished the Army in the
		taking of Borneo, the Celebes, Java, and Sumatra. Covers
		naval landing operations and surface battles against the
		British, Dutch, and U.S. Navies. Fairly well written and
		translated. (Unedited translation, 40 pages plus maps)
 | 101 |  |  | 
	| Malaya Invasion Naval Operations (Revised) (December 1941-February 1942) [Navy] Describes the invasion of Malaya from the Navy viewpoint.
		Brief accounts of the amphibious landing and naval support
		of ground operations. Record, the sinking of the Repulse and
		the Prince of Wales. Numerous charts showing various task
		force organizations. (Edited, Reproduced, 62 pages)
 | 107 |  |  | 
	| Burma Operations Record Sixth Area Army Operations (July 1944-August 1945) [Army] An account of the activation of the Sixth Area Army and its 
		activities in connection with the ICHI-GO Operation:
		attempts to destroy U.S. air bases and maintain north-south
		transportation routes. Primarily concerned with 11th and 25th
		Armies' operations and logistical problems. Latter part
		describes withdrawal from interior areas to reinforce coastal
		defense. (Edited, Reproduced, 126 pages)
 | 130 |  |  | 
	| Burma Operations Record Operations in Hukawng Area (August 1943-July 1944) [Army] An account of the efforts of the 18th Division to hold
		northern Burma add protect the rear areas of the 15th Army at 
		Imphal and the 56th Division on the Yunnan Front. Some
		duplication of coverage in Nos. 134 and 148. (Unedited
		translation, 68 pages)
 | 131 |  |  | 
	| Burma Operations Record 28th Army Operations in Akyab Area (Revised) (November 1943-September 1945) [Army] Covers operations in southwestern Burma, from the Irrawaddy
		River west to the Bay of Bengal and from India south to Rangoon.
		Efforts of the 28th Army to hold against the British southward 
		advance from India. Describes Northern Arakan, Kaladan, Mai, and
		Kan Operations and the withdrawal of the 28th Army from
		the coastal area to the Sittang River. (Rewritten, Reproduced, 212 pages)
 | 132 |  | PDF | 
	| Burma Operations Record, Outline of Burma Area Line of Communications (1943-1945) [Army] General review of supply and transportation problems
		encountered in the initial invasion of Burma as well as in
		subsequent operations. Although study is poorly edited it
		contains a number of useful maps and charts. (Edited,
		Reproduced, 41 pages)
 | 153 |  |  | 
	| Burma
Operations Record, 15th Army Operations in Imphal Area and Withdrawal
to Northern Burma (Revised) (January 1943-January 1945) [Army] Covers defense of northern Burma, including plans to
		strengthen defensive line by capturing Imphal. Describes
		Imphal Operation, its failure, and the subsequent withdrawal
		of the 15th Army to the Irrawaddy River, Some information
		on the Hukawng Valley and Salween River Operations as well
		as the Wingate airborne invasion. (Rewritten, Reproduced, 191 pages)
 | 134 |  | PDF | 
	| Burma Area Operations Record 33rd Army Operations (Revised) (April 1944-August 1945) [Army] An account of the formation of the 33rd Army to conduct
		operations against the Chinese Yunnan Expeditionary Force
		and to prevent the link-up of India and China via an overland
		route. Covers the Army's prosecution of the Dan Operation,
		its entry into the Ban Operation, and its subsequent efforts
		to protect the 28th Army in its breakout from the Pegu Mountains.
 | 148 |  |  | 
	| Malay Operations Record (January 1944-August 1945) [Army] Covers the organization of the 29th Army, and its mission
		of defending the Malay Peninsula. Includes plans and
		preparations for defense, with emphasis on logistical problems
		encountered, together with reorganization of forces,
		reinforcements, and the efforts of the Inspectorate of
		Military Administration to strengthen the Japanese position
		by winning the support of the local populace. (Unedited
		translation, 52 pages)
 | 167 |  |  | 
	| Thailand Operations Record (1941-1945) [Army] Covers relations between Japan and Thailand before,
		during, and after the start of the Pacific War. Describes
		Thailand's political strategy and gives details of the
		Japanese use of that country as a logistical base for Burma
		operations. Includes plans and preparations for defense and
		the development of the Thailand Garrison Army, the 39th
		Army, and the 18th Area Army. (Rewritten, Reproduced, 37 pages)
 | 177 |  |  | 
| Midway & Aleutians |  |  | 
|---|
	| Midway Operations (May-June 1942) [Navy] An outline of naval plans and preparations for the invasion 
		of Midway and the Aleutians, together with the subsequent naval
		engagement in the Midway area. Shows relationship between
		Midway and Aleutians operations. Poorly translated, some
		repetition of material contained in No. 88, but fleet composition
		and organization is well covered. (Unedited translation, 91 pages)
 | 93 | HTML | PDF | 
	| Aleutians Operations Record (June 1942-July 1943) [Army] Detailed coverage of landings on Kiska and Attu, plane
		and preparations for the defense of the western Aleutians,
		the defense of Attu, and the evacuation of Kiska. Poorly
		organized and not particularly well translated, but gives
		more information than other Japanese monographs dealing
		with the same subject. (Unedited translation, 181 pages)
 | 45 | HTML | PDF | 
	| Northern Area Monthly Combat Reports (January-May 1943) [Army] This is not actually a monograph. It appears to be a
		collection of incomplete reports on conditions in the
		Aleutians and the activities of the Kiska and Attu Garrisons.
		Although deletion of this monograph was recommended, some
		material is of interest and value. (Unedited translation, 80 pages)
 | 47 |  |  | 
	| Aleutian Naval Operations (March 1942-February 1943) [Navy] Primarily an account of plans and preparations for the
		naval operations supporting the occupation of the western
		Aleutians. Discusses bombing of Dutch Harbor and ties in
		Aleutian Operation with the Midway Invasion Operation, showing
		the strategic importance of the Aleutians and Midway to the
		Japanese. Some coverage on the withdrawal from Kiska.
		(Edited, Reproduced, 85 pages)
 | 88 | HTML | PDF | 
	| Northern Area Naval Operations (February 1943-August 1945) [Navy] An account of the Northern Area Force (5th Fleet and
		12th Air Fleet) in its mission of protecting, reinforcing, and
		supplying Attu and Kiska. Covers loss of Attu and evacuation
		of Kiska. Includes information on the establishment of the
		Northeast Area Force (Naval) and preparations for the defense
		of Hokkaido and the Kuril Islands. (Unedited translation, 72 pages)
 | 89 |  |  | 
| Solomons & Bismarcks Operations |  |  | 
|---|
	| Southeast Area Air Operations Record (November 1942-April 1944) [Army Air Force] An account of the plans, preparations, and organization
		of the 4th Air Army for defensive operations in Eastern New
		Guinea and the Solomon Islands. Written in expanded outline
		form, contains little material on combat operations.
		(Unedited translation, 39 pages)
 | 32 |  |  | 
	| Southeast Area Operations Record Part 1, South Seas Detachment Operations (3 January-30 May 1942) [Army] An extremely brief outline of the operations of the
		South Seas Detachment (55th Division Group) and the 4th
		Fleet in the capture of Rabaul, the invasion of Lae and
		Salamaua, and the unsuccessful move against Port Moresby.
		Recommended for deletion in favor of No. 143. (Unedited translation, 15 pages)
 | 33 |  |  | 
	| Southeast Area Operations Record Volume I (May 1942-January 1943) [Army] Describes efforts of the 17th Army to cut the lines of
		communication between the United States and Australia by
		establishing bases in the Solomon Islands and Port Moresby.
		Contains information on plans and preparations for amphibious
		and land operations against Port Moresby but has little on
		combat operations. Discusses attempts to dislodge the
		United States from Guadalcanal, including cooperation of the
		naval air arm and the naval bombardment of shore installations.
		Some data on supply and troop movement accomplished by the Navy.
		(Unedited translation, 162 pages)
 | 34 |  |  | 
	| Southeast Area Operations Record Volume II (February 1943-August 1945) [Army] A continuation of No. 34, this study covers the
		withdrawal of the 2d and 38th Divisions from Guadalcanal
		and the defense of the central and northern Solomon Islands
		and the Bismarck Archipelago by the 6th and 38th Independent
		Mixed Brigades. (Unedited translation, 172 pages)
 | 35 |  |  | 
	| Southeast Area Operations Record Map Supplement [Army] Deleted, maps combined with Nos. 34 and 35.
 | 36 |  |  | 
	| History of the Eighth Area Army (November 1952-August 1945) [Army] Contains plans and orders of the Eighth Area Army for
		the defense of Eastern New Guinea, the Bismarck, Solomon,
		and Admiralty Islands with the 17th and 18th Armies.
		Little material on combat operations, but strong on
		organization, troop movement, logistics, etc. This study
		was recommended for deletion in favor of No. 127, but has some material which is not included in 
		No. 127. (Unedited translation, 114 pages)
 |  |  |  | 
	| Southeast Area Naval Operations Part I [Navy] An account of naval operations in the Solomon Islands area,
		including efforts to land reinforcements and supplies on
		Guadalcanal and to aid Army operations by naval gunfire and
		air support. Covers withdrawal from Guadalcanal and
		assistance rendered by the Navy. Some coverage on operations in Eastern New Guinea: 
		Port Moresby, Lae, Salamaua, and Buna. Better organized and written than most
		unedited studies. (Unedited translation, 68 pages)
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	| Southeast Area Naval Operations Part II (February-October 1943) [Navy] Describes joint Army-Navy operations in defense of the
		Central Solomons areas and the Lae-Salamaua-Finschhafen areas
		of Eastern New Guinea. Covers the unsuccessful major air
		offensive launched in an effort to neutralize U.S. air
		power in the Southeast Area. Describes partially successful
		efforts to reinforce and supply Army and Navy ground units
		in the Solomon Islands. (Unedited translation, 73 pages)
 | 99 |  | PDF | 
	| Southeast Area Naval Operations Part III (October 1943-February 1944) [Naval Air Force] Covers naval air operations in Eastern New Guinea, the
		Solomon, Bismarck, and Admiralty Islands. Includes description
		of plans and preparations for defense of the area and gives
		some data on troop transfers and movements accomplished by
		the Navy. Air operations are presented in daily journal
		format, giving combat results for each period. Fairly well
		written and translated, but badly organized. (Unedited
		translation, 67 pages)
 | 100 |  |  | 
	| Submarine Operations in Second Phase Operations, Part II (August 1942-March 1943) [Navy] Covers virtually all areas of the Pacific, although
		primary coverage is devoted to operations in the Guadalcanal 
		area. Describes efforts to prevent landing of U.S.
		reinforcements, attempts to supply Japanese troops on the
		island, and assistance rendered in the withdrawal from
		Guadalcanal. (Unedited translation. 59 pages)
 | 111 |  |  | 
	| Southeast Area Naval Operations Part IV (February-April 1944) [Navy] Although listed as a naval study, major portion of text
		is devoted to Army operations and problems. Reviews
		operations in the Solomons, New Britain, and Northeast New
		Guinea in a broad and general manner. Study is of doubtful 
		historical value, (Unedited translation, 19 pages)
 | 112 |  |  | 
	| Outline of Southeast Area Naval Air Operations Part I (December 1941-August 1942) [Naval Air Force] A record of naval air operations in the Bismarck
		Archipelago, the Solomon Islands, and Eastern New Guinea
		invasions. Covers patrol activity and attacks on Port
		Morseby. Daily operational charts give details of sorties
		flown by the 25th Air Flotilla (later the 5th Air Attack
		Group). (Unedited translation, 55 pages)
 | 120 |  |  | 
	| Outlines of Southeast Area Naval Air Operations Part II (August-October 1942) [Naval Air Force] Outlines air operations, including patrol activities,
		of naval air units over Guadalcanal, Eastern New Guinea,
		Rabaul, and Port Moresby. Written in daily journal format.
		(Unedited translation, 45 pages)
 | 121 |  |  | 
	| Southeast Area Operations Record Part IV (November 1942-August 1945) [Army] Covers plane and preparations for defense of Eastern
		New Guinea, the Solomon, Bismarck, and Admiralty Islands
		by the Eighth Area Army. Written from the level of the area
		army headquarters, study covers supply operations,
		reassignments, and movements of subordinate units of the 17th
		and 18th Armies. Fairly well written and translated but
		poorly organized. Much duplication of Nos. 37 to 41.
		(Unedited translation, 200 pages)
 | 127 |  |  | 
	| Southeast Area Operations Record Supplement, Part IV (September 1943-April 1944) [Army] A vague account of the operations of the 17th Division, 
		including movement to and defense of western New Britain
		and subsequent withdrawal to Rabaul. (Unedited translation, 41 pages)
 | 128 |  |  | 
	| Outline of Southeast Area Naval Air Operations, Part IV (July-November 1943) [Naval Air Force] Describes air operations principally in the Solomon
		Islands with some additional information on missions in the
		Bismarck Archipelago and Eastern New Guinea. Written in
		daily journal format, records reconnaissance and operational
		flights showing number of planes involved, losses, and estimated
		results of sorties. Little description of combat operations.
		(Unedited translation, 84 pages)
 | 140 |  |  | 
	| Outline of Southeast Area Naval Air Operations, Part V (December 1943-May 1944) [Naval Air Force] A general review of operations in the entire Southeast
		Area, ending with the conversion of the air force to ground
		units after all aircraft had either been expended or transferred.
		Appendix contains review and critique of Japanese air
		operations in the Southeast Area by Capt. (N) Miyazaki of
		the 25th Air Flotilla staff. (Unedited translation, 63 pages)
 | 142 |  |  | 
	| Southeast Area Operations Record Part I (January-May 1942) [Army] An account of the organization of the South Seas
		Detachment and its operations in connection with the capture
		of Rabaul and occupation of Now Britain. Also covers invasion
		of Lae and Salamaua and preparations for movement against
		Port Moresby. Poorly written and lacking in detailed
		information. (Unedited translation, 19 pages)
 | 143 |  |  | 
| Central Pacific (Gilberts, Marshalls, Marianas) Operations |  |  | 
|---|
	| Central Pacific Operations Record, Volume I (December 1941-August 1945) [Army] A very vague account of the operations of the South Seas
		Detachment in the capture of Guam. Some data on defense
		preparations on various islands in the Central Pacific area and
		a brief coverage of the defense of Guam, Saipan, and Tinian.
		Considerable information on the defense of Iwo Jima. (Unedited
		translation, 48 pages)
 | *48 |  | PDF | 
	| Central Pacific Operations Record Volume II (April-November 1944) [Army] Although supposedly an account of the 31st Army and the
		14th Division in defense of the Palau Island Group and
		Yap, the study goes far afield in giving lengthly resume
		of the general situation in the entire Pacific area and
		devotes much space to estimates of the enemy situation,
		both naval and air. Coverage of island defense is, however,
		adequate. Written in expanded journal format, text skips
		around erratically from a geographic point of view. (Unedited
		translation, 204 pages)
 | *49 |  | PDF | 
	| Central Pacific Air Operations Record (1944-1945) [Army Air Force] A brief and extremely loose-Knit account of the efforts
		made to organize the outer islands of the Central Pacific
		for the air defense of Japan. Covers raids on U.S. bases
		on Saipan and Tinian and describes some aspects of the
		SHO-GO Operation. Gives some information on Army-Navy
		cooperation for defense of the Homeland. Virtually all this
		material is duplicated in  No. 23. (Edited, Reproduced, 14 pages)
 | 50 |  |  | 
	| The "A-GO" Operations (May-June 1944) [Navy] Describes the reorganization and concentration of the
		Combined Fleet and all available naval air power in the Central
		and South Pacific in an all-out effort to deal the U.S. Navy a
		decisive blow. Includes a brief discussion of the KON
		Operations, a joint Army-Navy attempt to reinforce Biak. 
		(Unedited translation. 63 pages)
 Part 1
 Part 2
 Part 3
 Part 4
 | *90 | HTML | PDF | 
	| The "A-GO" Operations Log, Supplement (May-June 1944) [Navy] Covers same period and virtually same material as  No. 90
		in daily journal format. (Unedited translation. 25 pages)
 Part 1
 Part 2
 | *91 |  | PDF | 
	| Outline of South Seas Naval Operations and General Situation (December 1941-March 1943) [Navy] A very general description of naval operations, both
		surface and air, in support of the invasions of Guam, Lae,
		and Salamaua. Few details of combat operations and so
		general as to be of doubtful value. (Unedited translation, 23 pages)
 | *139 |  |  | 
	| Inner South Sea Islands Area Naval Operations, Part I, Gilbert Islands (November 1941-November 1943) [Navy] Activities of the South Seas Force (principally the 4th
		Fleet) in the seizure of the Gilbert Islands and the build-up
		of defenses in the Gilbert and Marshall Islands. General
		naval operations in the Central Pacific area and the defense
		of Makin and Tarawa are also reviewed. Study has been lightly
		edited and is poorly organized. Appendix contains Combined
		Fleet plans and orders for initial Southern Operations.
		(Edited, 137 pages)
 | 161 |  | PDF | 
	| Inner South Seas Islands Area Naval Operations, Part II Marshall Islands (December 1941-February 1944) [Navy] Describes efforts to defend the Marshall Islands against
		U.S. air attacks. Appendix contains daily journal with entries
		from period 23 November 1943 to 1 March 1944, also charts on
		ship movements and losses in the area. A sequel to No. 161. 
		(Unedited translation, 109 pages)
 | 173 |  |  | 
| Formosa Operations |  |  | 
|---|
	| Formosa Area Operations Record (1943-1945) [Army] A description of the efforts of the Tenth Area Army to 
		prepare for the anticipated invasion of Formosa (Taiwan),
		assist in the defense of Okinawa, and serve as a logistical
		base for the Fourteenth Area Army in the Philippines. Badly 
		written, organized, and translated. (Unedited
		translation, 142 pages)
 | 52 |  |  | 
| Iwo Jima Operations |  |  | 
|---|
	| Iwo Jima and Ryukyu Islands Air Operations (February-June 1945) [Army Air Force] Describes operations of the 6th Air Army, under control
		of the Combined Fleet, in the Iwo Jima and Okinawa defensive
		operations. Partly written in journal format, study gives
		day-to-day reports of sorties flown and results reported.
		(Unedited translation, 52 pages)
 | 51 |  |  | 
	| Iwo Jima Operation (February-March 1945) [Naval Air Force] A very brief description of the defense of Iwo Jima by
		Army and Navy units, with particular reference to the 3d
		Air Fleet. Written from the level of the Navy General
		Command, few operational details are supplied. (Unedited
		translation, 24 pages)
 | 94 |  |  | 
	| Okinawa Operations Record (March-June 1945) [Army] A detailed account of the plans, preparations, and operations
		of the 32d Army in defense of Okinawa. Much of study is
		written in daily journal format, giving day-by-day account of
		movements and actions. Also contains description of air
		operations conducted by the 8th Air Division. (Unedited
		translation, 265 pages)
 | 135 |  |  | 
| Okinawa Operations |  |  | 
|---|
	| Iwo Jima and Ryukyu Islands Air Operations (February-June 1945) [Army Air Force] Describes operations of the 6th Air Army, under control
		of the Combined Fleet, in the Iwo Jima and Okinawa defensive
		operations. Partly written in journal format, study gives
		day-to-day reports of sorties flown and results reported.
		(Unedited translation, 52 pages)
 | 51 |  |  | 
	| 3rd Army Operations in Okinawa (March-June 1945) [Army] A very brief outline of the defense of Okinawa by the
		32d Army. Although deletion of this study was recommended
		in favor of the more complete coverage contained in No. 135, 
		there is some material of interest and historical value. 
		(Unedited translation, 27 pages)
 | 53 |  |  | 
	| Okinawa Area Naval Operations (January-June 1945) [Naval Air Force] Describes naval air, land, and sea operations in defense
		of Okinawa. Primarily an account of the 3d, 5th, and 10th
		Air Fleets and their efforts to support the Army's defense of
		the island by destroying the U.S. invasion fleet. Covers
		ill-fated attack of 1st Diversionary Attack Force and actions of
		land-based naval force. (Unedited translation, 177 pages)
 | 83 |  | PDF | 
	| Okinawa Area Naval Operations Supplement (January-August 1945) (Deleted, combined with No. 83.)
 | 141 |  |  | 
| Defense of the Home Islands |  |  | 
|---|
	| Homeland Operations Record (1941 - 1945) [Army] Covers defense preparations for Japan proper (with
exception of island of Hokkaido), including the establishment
of the General and Area Armies and the separate air command.
Gives details of organization of forces, building of defenses
(with sketches of typical defense positions), mobilization,
and disposition of units.  (Rewritten, Reproduced, 246 pages)
No. 18, 19, and 20 were combined with No. 17.
 | 17 |  | PDF | 
	| Homeland Operations Record, Volume II Deleted, combined with No. 17.
 | 18 |  |  | 
	| Homeland Operations Record, Supplement to Volume III Deleted, combined with No. 17.
 | 19 |  |  | 
	| Homeland Operations Record, Supplement to Volume III Deleted, combined with No. 17.
 | 20 |  |  | 
	| Homeland Operations Record, Volume IV Fifth Area Army (Late 1943 - 1945) [Army] Defense plans and preparations for Hokkaido and Kuril
Islands, together with details of the reorganization of the
northern defense forces. Defense of Attu and withdrawal from
Kiska lightly covered. Gives brief account of Soviet movement
into Sakhalin with information on subsequent surrender and
demobilization of Japanese forces in the area, (Edited,
Reproduced, 50 pages)
 | 21 |  |  | 
	| Air Defense of the Homeland (1944-1945) [Army Air Force] An account of preparations for air operations to be
		undertaken in the event of an invasion of Japan. Primarily
		concerned with organization, personnel, and logistical
		problems, together with last minute efforts to establish an
		intelligence net. Written from the level of
		Headquarters, Air General Army. (Rewritten, Reproduced, 91 pages)
 | 23 |  |  | 
	| Preparations for Operations in Defense of the Homeland (July 1944-July 1945) [Navy] Naval plans for the defense of Japan proper including
		details of joint Army-Navy defenses against invasion. Estimate
		of the general situation in July 1944 together with charts
		showing strength and planned deployment of naval air arm.
		(Unedited translation, 59 pages)
 | 85 | HTML | PDF | 
	| 5th Air Fleet Operations (February-August 1945) [Naval Air Force] A daily record of the 5th Air Fleet operations in defense
		of Japan. Describes reconnaissance missions and attacks on U.S.
		and British task forces, including operations in defense of
		Okinawa. Plans and preparations for the KETSU-GO Operation,
		the final defense of Japan. (Unedited translation, 144 pages)
 | 86 |  | PDF | 
	| Homeland Defense Naval Operations, Part I (December 1941-March 1943) [Navy] Description of naval plans and preparations for the
		defense of Japan. Includes coverage of Doolittle raid as
		well as naval operations in the Aleutians. Little material
		on combat operations but much information on the organization
		of the Japanese Navy. (Edited, Reproduced, 24 pages)
 | 109 |  |  | 
	| Outline
of Operations Prior to the Termination of War and Activities Connected
With the Cessation of Hostilities (July-August 1945) [Navy] A general description of the last weeks of the war, as
		the Army and Navy sought to prepare for an invasion of Japan. 
		Covers the acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration and the
		decision to surrender. Appendixes contain a series of
		Imperial Rescripts ending the war. (Edited, Reproduced, 31 pages)
 | 119 |  |  | 
	| Homeland Defense Naval Operations, Part II (March 1943-August 1945) [Navy] An account of the plans, preparations, and operations
		of the Japanese Navy to defend Japan proper, on both the
		mainland and by attacking U.S. bases and task forces.
		Very little coverage of combat operations, but strong
		on orders, plans, and directives of naval units. (Unedited
		translation, 138 pages)
 | 123 |  |  | 
	| Homeland Defense Naval Operations, Part III (June 1944-August 1945) [Naval Air Force] An account of the naval air defense of Japan against
		raids by land-based and carrier-borne aircraft. Also covers
		air and submarine raids against U.S. bases. Written partly
		in daily journal format, gives information on losses and
		estimated results of air combat operations, (Unedited
		translation, 58 pages)
 | 124 |  |  | 
	| Homeland Air Defense Operations Record (Revised) (July 1944-August 1945) [Army Air Force] Covers organization of the air defense forces, including
		the Air General Army. Special attention is given to a
		description of the efforts made to combat B-29 raids.
		Gives diagrams of radar nets and discusses inability of
		Japanese radar equipment to adjust to the flexible operational
		methods of the U.S. Air Corps. Air raid warning nets and
		locations of military and civilian lookout posts are given
		as are locations of airfields. Discusses pilot training,
		organization, and transfers of units. Material from Nos. 158
		and 159 has been included. (Rewritten, Reproduced, 167 pages)
 | 157 |  |  | 
	| Homeland Air Defense Operations Record Central Sector (Deleted, material included with No. 157.)
 | 158 |  |  | 
	| Homeland Air Defense Operations Record Western Sector (Deleted, material included with No. 157.)
 | 159 |  |  | 
	| Homeland Antiaircraft Defense Operations Record, Tokai Sector (December 1944-August 1945) [Army] Reviews Development of antiaircraft defenses in Tokai
		(East Coast) Sector from 1941 to end of 1944. Discusses
		plans and preparations made between the end of 1944 and the
		end of the war for the defense of Nagoya and the surrounding
		area. (Unedited translation, 92 pages)
 | 168 |  |  | 
	| Homeland Antiaircraft Defense Operations Record Kanto Sector (June 1944-August 1945) [Army] Reviews development of antiaircraft defenses in Kanto (Tokyo)
		Sector from 1941 to mid-1944. Particular emphasis is laid on
		plans and preparations as well as the actual antiaircraft
		defense of the Tokyo-Kawasaki-Yokohama industrial and
		governmental complex. (Unedited translation, 91 pages)
 | 170 |  |  | 
	| Homeland Antiaircraft Defense Operations Record, Central Sector (September 1944-July 1945) [Army] Traces development of antiaircraft defenses in Central
		Sector from 1941 to 1944. Places particular emphasis on
		defense of Osaka and Kobe. Cites problems of radar, shortage
		of ammunition and weapons. Describes U.S. air raids.
		(Unedited translation, 56 pages)
 | 175 |  |  | 
	| Homeland Antiaircraft Defense Operations Record, Western Sector (June 1944-August 1945) [Army] Reviews development of antiaircraft defense of Western
		Sector from 1941 to mid-1944. Places particular emphasis
		on plans, preparations, and actual defense of Kokura and
		Yawata. Some coverage of operations of the 4th AAA Division
		in preparing to defend Kyushyu against invasion. (Unedited
		translation, 80 pages)
 | 176 |  |  |