Shōkan, Hirohito's samurai
By: [Richard Fuller].
Publisher: Arms and Armour; Distributed by Sterling Pub. Co.
Published: 1992
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 319
Subjects: Japan. Rikugun -- Officers -- Biography.; Japan. Kaigun -- Officers -- Biography.; Generals -- Japan -- Biography.; Japan -- History -- 20th century -- Biography.; Japan -- Biography.
Description: This is a study of the Shokan -- the Japanese counterparts of the German and Allied General and Flag Officers during World War II. This book enables the reader to chart the careers of Japanese military leaders, their part in the strategy and structure of their country, their feats of bravery and cruelty, and, where known, their eventual fate.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 308-310) and indexes.