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Description
This is an original pre-World War II Imperial Japanese Navy guide document produced around 1930 (Showa 5) for the battleship Nagato, one of Japan’s most important capital ships.
■ About Battleship Nagato
Nagatowas a symbol of Imperial Japan’s naval power, featuring:
- World-leading 41 cm main guns
- Service as a fleet flagship
- A central role in Japan’s naval strategy
After WWII, Nagato was seized by the U.S. Navy and sunk during the Bikini Atoll nuclear tests (Operation Crossroads).
As a result, original pre-war Nagato-related documents are extremely rare today.
■ About This Document
This guide is not a souvenir.
It contains technical specifications, armament details, comparisons with foreign battleships, and reflects the confidence and expectations the Imperial Navy placed in Nagato.
It represents how Japan officially presented its most powerful battleship at the time.
■ Historical Figures Listed
The document names real naval officers directly connected to Nagato, including:
- Admiral Eisuke Yamamoto
- Rear Admiral Shigetaro Shimada
- Captain Kamesaburo Nakamura
- Executive Officer Daisuke Soejima
These names confirm the document’s authenticity and historical value.
■ Why Imperial Japanese Navy Documents Are Rare
The Imperial Navy was much smaller than the Army—about one-tenth in size—and naval warfare caused:
- Ships and documents to sink together
- Heavy wartime losses
- Large-scale destruction at the war’s end
Surviving official naval documents like this are far scarcer than Army materials.
■ Size & Condition
- Approx. 270 × 395 mm
- Age-appropriate wear and folds
- No issues affecting readability
■ Conclusion
This is not just paper.
It is a first-hand historical artifact that captures how Imperial Japan viewed its most powerful battleship.
Own a genuine piece of naval history.
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