Japanese Airborne Soldier

Japan formed both army and naval airborne units before and during the Second World War. Their operations included attacks in Southeast Asia and the Netherlands East Indies, where seizing airfields and other important objectives offered strategic advantages. Limited transport resources, specialized training requirements, and the changing course of the war restricted the expansion of such operations. A Japanese airborne soldier therefore represents a specialized force, not simply a standard infantryman delivered by a different method.

Airborne assaults depended on gaining surprise and arranging reinforcement before a lightly equipped landing force became isolated. Successful delivery alone could not guarantee that a captured objective would remain secure against a stronger response.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

Global War is a trademark of Historical Board Gaming.