Imperial Japanese Army Impression
The 'Hetai', as the Emperor's footsoldier was known, confronted the
Allied forces in the Pacific theatre. The Japanese Soldier was in many aspects a veteran of war, and was willing to fight an die for his Emperor, and Country. Now the Imperial Soldiers of Japan have been tasked to defend the road to Manila at all cost. Hoping to hold onto the Jewl of the Orient at all costs. Will these well trained, and disciplined soldiers be able to hold off the American on slot? Every soldier carries the whole of the Japanese resolve on their backs.
All IJA and IJN troops will report to the 8th Shidan.
Allied forces in the Pacific theatre. The Japanese Soldier was in many aspects a veteran of war, and was willing to fight an die for his Emperor, and Country. Now the Imperial Soldiers of Japan have been tasked to defend the road to Manila at all cost. Hoping to hold onto the Jewl of the Orient at all costs. Will these well trained, and disciplined soldiers be able to hold off the American on slot? Every soldier carries the whole of the Japanese resolve on their backs.
All IJA and IJN troops will report to the 8th Shidan.
List of Equipment
1. Field Cap - Introduced in 1938; manufactured in wool materials, it was the most characteristic headgear of the Japanese soldier. It always bears either the yellow star of the Army on the front.Neck Flaps are optional.
2. Type 99 Pack - Better known as an Octopus pack, it should be used for carring the bulk of your gear and equipment.
3. Type 98 or 3/4 sleeve uniform - (1938), in cotton for tropical wear. It has five front buttons, two hip vents, a tab to
support the belt on the left where the bayonet is slung, and four buttoned pockets. Collar patches bear the insignia of rank.
4. Type93 Tube Pack - of spare clothes and basic necessities: a less encumbering way of carrying equipment than the issue knapsack, and one that has been adopted by soldiers in many armies over the centuries. It could be made with the tent section, or a purpose-made hold all.
5. Mess Kit- of khaki-painted aluminum, strapped to the equipment roll.
6. Canteen - in khaki-painted aluminum, in its slung carrier.
7. Breadbag- containing the bare minimum of personal items, washing kit, eating utensils, minimal rations, etc.
8. Leather Ammo Belt Set- two front, one rear ammunition pouches and Bayonet frog with bayonet.
9. Puttees - of either heavy wool or light cotton cloth, held in placed by the characteristically Japanese cross-gathered tapes.
10. Type 5 Army Boots - in the tropics these were often replaced by 'jikatabi', campaign shoes of fabric and rubber, with a separated big toe.
11. Shovel - Japanese army E-tool; its head removed from the haft and carried in a cloth cover.
12. Blanket - Green wool blanket
13. Rain Coat- Light cotton rain coat
14. Shelter Half - Square shelter half, more you have, the bigger the tent you can have.
15. M.1932 steel helmet - with its quilted cloth sun-cover (which also bears the yellow star badge). The helmet was often worn on top of the fatigue cap.
2. Type 99 Pack - Better known as an Octopus pack, it should be used for carring the bulk of your gear and equipment.
3. Type 98 or 3/4 sleeve uniform - (1938), in cotton for tropical wear. It has five front buttons, two hip vents, a tab to
support the belt on the left where the bayonet is slung, and four buttoned pockets. Collar patches bear the insignia of rank.
4. Type93 Tube Pack - of spare clothes and basic necessities: a less encumbering way of carrying equipment than the issue knapsack, and one that has been adopted by soldiers in many armies over the centuries. It could be made with the tent section, or a purpose-made hold all.
5. Mess Kit- of khaki-painted aluminum, strapped to the equipment roll.
6. Canteen - in khaki-painted aluminum, in its slung carrier.
7. Breadbag- containing the bare minimum of personal items, washing kit, eating utensils, minimal rations, etc.
8. Leather Ammo Belt Set- two front, one rear ammunition pouches and Bayonet frog with bayonet.
9. Puttees - of either heavy wool or light cotton cloth, held in placed by the characteristically Japanese cross-gathered tapes.
10. Type 5 Army Boots - in the tropics these were often replaced by 'jikatabi', campaign shoes of fabric and rubber, with a separated big toe.
11. Shovel - Japanese army E-tool; its head removed from the haft and carried in a cloth cover.
12. Blanket - Green wool blanket
13. Rain Coat- Light cotton rain coat
14. Shelter Half - Square shelter half, more you have, the bigger the tent you can have.
15. M.1932 steel helmet - with its quilted cloth sun-cover (which also bears the yellow star badge). The helmet was often worn on top of the fatigue cap.
Weapons
Type-99 Arisaka Rifle (7.7mm), needs to be early to midwar. No last ditch rifles.
Type 26 Revolver (9mm Jap) Officers and Vehicle operators
Type 14 Nambu (8mm) NCOs and Officers only
Type94 Nambu (8mm) NCOs, Officers, and MG Gunners
Type 89 'Kneemortar' Grenade Discharger (50mm) - Must have proper kit to go with it.
Type 92 HMG 'Woodpecker' (7.7mm) - Must have proper kit to go with it.
Type 96 Nambu LMG (6.5mm)- Must have proper kit to go with it.
Type 99 Nambu LMG (7.7mm) - Must have proper kit to go with it.
Type 100 Flamethrower
Type 92 Howitzer
Alternate Weapons:
Bren Gun MK1 or MK2 (.303)
ZB-26 or ZB-30 (8mm Mauser)
Madsen LMG
Type 26 Revolver (9mm Jap) Officers and Vehicle operators
Type 14 Nambu (8mm) NCOs and Officers only
Type94 Nambu (8mm) NCOs, Officers, and MG Gunners
Type 89 'Kneemortar' Grenade Discharger (50mm) - Must have proper kit to go with it.
Type 92 HMG 'Woodpecker' (7.7mm) - Must have proper kit to go with it.
Type 96 Nambu LMG (6.5mm)- Must have proper kit to go with it.
Type 99 Nambu LMG (7.7mm) - Must have proper kit to go with it.
Type 100 Flamethrower
Type 92 Howitzer
Alternate Weapons:
Bren Gun MK1 or MK2 (.303)
ZB-26 or ZB-30 (8mm Mauser)
Madsen LMG
Units Taking Part
The following units are going to be present to the Road to Manila event:
- Dai-Hachi Shidan (The 8th Shidan)