Pre-WWII Manchurian Incident War Print Japanese Army Battle Art, Imperial HQ For Sale

This is an original pre-World War II Japanese war print from the illustrated series

“Manchurian Incident Large Battle Prints” (No.4), produced in the early Shōwa period.

■ What this piece depicts

The artwork portrays “The Battle of Daikō involving the Hamamoto Regiment”, a real combat engagement during the Manchurian Incident (early 1930s).

• The right margin clearly states “Imperial General Staff Collection”, indicating that this image was based on official military records held by Japan’s highest army authority.
• The caption at the bottom identifies the scene as the Hamamoto Regiment’s battle, depicting infantry advancing under fire in open terrain.
• The intense motion and composition convey the reality of early modern ground combat rather than an idealized heroic scene.

■ Artist & authenticity

The work was painted by Yoshikichi Imamura, a Japanese Army infantry lieutenant colonel.

Unlike later postwar interpretations, this artwork was created by a career military officer who understood battlefield operations firsthand.

As a result, this is not merely propaganda art—it is a visual military record drawn from an internal army perspective.

■ Reverse side (important historical value)

The reverse side contains:

• A detailed tactical map
• Written explanations of troop movements and enemy encirclement
• Step-by-step commentary on how the engagement unfolded

This makes the piece especially valuable not only as artwork, but also as a primary visual document for military history research.

■ Historical context (for collectors)

The Manchurian Incident marked a turning point that eventually led Japan toward full-scale war in East Asia and the Pacific.

During this era

• Combat photography was limited
• Illustrated war records were essential for documentation and public communication

This print captures how war was officially recorded and understood at the time, preserving the mindset and military narrative of early 1930s Japan.

■ Size & condition

• Approx. 305 × 225 mm
• Condition: age-related toning, stains, edge wear, and small tears
  (consistent with genuine pre-war printed materials)

■ Why this piece matters

This is not decoration alone.

It is a document of history, combining:

• Official Imperial Japanese Army source material
• Artwork by an active military officer
• Tactical explanations rarely found in surviving prints

A true opportunity to own a physical fragment of pre-WWII military history.

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