Japanese Veteran Soldier

Veteran Japanese infantry in the Second World War drew experience from campaigns that could include China, Manchuria, Southeast Asia, or the Pacific islands. Experience could improve fieldcraft and unit cohesion, but it did not remove shortages of food, medicine, ammunition, or transport. The army’s combat methods, training, and attitudes were shaped by years of continental warfare before the Pacific conflict. Veteran is a description of experience rather than the name of one formal regiment. Campaign conditions differed considerably between continental China and isolated Pacific garrisons, with uniforms, field equipment, access to replacements, and the condition of veterans changing over time. Long campaigns in China placed particularly heavy demands on replacements and supply arrangements.

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.

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