Men of War Japan

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Contents

The war in the Pacic 4

How to use this guide 6

Infantry squads 7

Recruits ...................................................................................................................7

Assault infa ntry .......................................................................................................7

Regular infantry.......................................................................................................7

Paratroopers ............................................................................................................8

Sappers ....................................................................................................................8

SNLF platoon.............................................................................................................8

Mechanized SNLF battalion ......................................................................................9

Engineers (AP) .........................................................................................................9Engineers (AT) ..........................................................................................................9

Kamikazes ..............................................................................................................10

Machine gunners of the Empire ............................................................................11

Marine paratroopers .............................................................................................11

Speci ali zed so ld ie rs 12

Rifleman .................................................................................................................12

Submachine gun ....................................................................................................12

Machine gunner.....................................................................................................12

Team with anti-tank rifle .......................................................................................13

Anti-tank te am .......................................................................................................13

Crew .......................................................................................................................14

Flamethrower team ...............................................................................................14

Sniper.....................................................................................................................14

Officer ....................................................................................................................15

Radio operator .......................................................................................................15

Fi xe d w ea pon s and ar ti lle ry 16

Heavy machine gunMachine gun .............................................................................16

Type 2 20 mm AAAA defense ....................................................................................16

Type 94 mortarMortar .............................................................................................16

Type 1 47 mm AT AT gun .........................................................................................17

Type 2 57 mm AT AT gun .........................................................................................17

Type 90 75 mm AT AT gun ......................................................................................17

Type 4 75 mm AAAA defense / AT gun .......................................................................18

Type 91 105 mm howitzer Field howitzer ...................................................................18

Type 96 150 mm howitzer Field howitzer ...................................................................18

200 mm rocketRocket mortar ...................................................................................19

Light vehicles

Type 92Scout vehicle ................................................

Ha-GoLight tank.......................................................

Ke-NuLight tank .......................................................

Chi-Ha 57Light tank..................................................

Chi-Ha 47Light tank..................................................

Isuzu AAAA vehicle ..................................................

SS-DMinesweeper .....................................................

Tank destroyer

Ho-Ni 1Light tank destroyer .........................................

Ho-Ri 2Heavy tank destroyer .......................................

Ho-Ri 1Heavy tank destroyer .......................................Se lf- prope lle d ar till ery

Ho-Ni 2Self-propelled howitzer ....................................

Ho-RoSelf-propelled howitzer ......................................

Ha-To Self-propelled howitzer ......................................

Isuzu mortarSelf-propelled mortar .............................

Tanks

Chi-HeMedium tank ..................................................

Ho-IMedium tank ......................................................

Chi-Nu Medium tank ..................................................

Chi-To Medium tank..................................................

Chi-RiHeavy tank .....................................................

Chi-Ha 120Light tank................................................

T ran sp or t and lo gist ics

Type 97Motorcycle ...................................................

Ho-HaArmored half track ............................................

Isuzu (transport)Supply truck..................................Isuzu (supplies)Supply truck...................................

Isuzu (engineers)Supply truck................................

Special attacks

Banzai! ..................................................................

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The war in the Pacific

In 1937, Japan invaded China. In September 1940, Japan signed the Tripartite Pact with

Germany and Italy. In response to their expansionist aspirations in Asia, the western

powers ordered the blockade of oil to the Japanese Empire.

On December 7, 1941, the Japanese Air Force launched an attack on the American base

of Pearl Harbor in the Hawaiian Islands. Three days later, Japanese troops landed on the

island of Luzon and began the conquest of the Philippines.

In just a few months, the Imperial army destroyed the British Pacific fleet and occupied

Siam, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Java, Borneo, Burma, New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

But in the spring of 1942, the powerful Japanese fleet was destroyed by the United

States Navy in the Coral Sea and in the Battle of Midway, which put a stop to its advance

towards Australia. Japan began to show signs of weakness and economic inferiority in its

campaign against the United States.

On October 20, 1944, the Battle of Leyte in the Philippines began. For several days, the

Japanese Army fought fiercely against the most powerful fleet ever seen in the Pacific. Not

even the first time use of kamikaze pilots could prevent their defeat.

On February 19, 1945, the Battle of Iwo Jima began, the most bloody of all the Pacific

battles. 20,000 Japanese soldiers died at the hands of the United States Army. On April

1, in Okinawa, the kamikazes punished the enemy fleet, but Japan lost the Yamato, their

prize battleship.

On August 6, the first atomic bomb devastated Hiroshima. Two days later the Soviet Union

declared war on Japan and invaded Manchukuo and Korea. On August 9, the second

atom bomb fell on Nagasaki. Not long after, the Emperor announced the unconditional

surrender of Japan.

Japanese campaign battles

Battle of Khalkhin Gol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Before the beginning of the Second World War, the

Soviet Union and Japan maintained a border war

that reached its peak when the Mongolian Army

occupied part of Japanese territory in Manchukuo.

The battle took the name of the river Khalkhin Gol,

which crossed through the scene of the battle.

Battle of Singapore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Japan attacked the fortification of Singapore, the

most important British military base in Southeast

Asia. The objective was to take control of a funda-

mental strategic point in order to guarantee supply

routes and control communications with Malaysia.

Battle of Iwo Jima. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

One of the decisive battles of the Second World

War. The allied landing on the island of Iwo Jima,

converted into a fortress by the Japanese Army,

took 36 days of hard fighting for control of one of

the key strategic enclaves in the Pacific.


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6 Japanese Imperial Army: How to use this guide Combat guide How to use this guide

Assault infantry

M135 C25 H10 X2

6 4

Thompson submachine gun M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle

Inventory:

16x 6x 8x 4x

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. II .

M5A1 StuartLight tank

M300 C13 V35 D4 S-

Main: L37mmR3 A110mAP: 66 63 54 44

10 30 70 110 m

Armor:

129 225 325

438 532 625

G2x 0.30 caliber

The British used the surname of the Confederate States Army general, Jeb Stuart, to name the whole series of United States M3 and M5

tanks. The M5A1 could carry the same 37 mm weapon as the Greyhound; although its speed was slower, it was better armored and had

nearly double the emergency ammunition supply. It was efficient for providing close support to the infantry as well as confronting lightly-

armored enemy scout vehicles such as the German SdKfz 223 and Panzer I or the Japanese Type 92s.

Inventory:

79x 68x 5x 3.400x 1x

Name of the unit

Name of the unit Type

Icon

Icon

Unit'sequipment

Unit'sequipment

Machine gunsmounted

Name of weapon

Penetration into armoraccording to distance(in mm of steel)

Armor (in mm of steel)

Weapon icon

Quantity

M Command Points (Special)

CControl Points

M Command Points (Special)

CControl Points

LCaliber of weapon

RReload time

AMaximum range

VSpeed

D Crew

S Passengers

Y Can tow /be towed

HNumber of men who make up the unit

XWeapons handling skills

Recruits

M60 C16 H8 X1

6 2

Type 99 rifle MP 28 submachine gun

Inventory:

10x

Assault infantry

M125 C25 H10 X2

4 6

Ty pe 99 rifle Typ e 10 0 s ub ma ch in e g un

Inventory:

16x 6x 4x 8x 4x

Regular infantry

M150 C25.5 H10 X2

6 3

Ty pe 99 r ifle Typ e 10 0 s ub ma ch in e g un

Inventory:

12x 3x 6x 2x 10x

Infantry squads

Hull Turret

1 4 Front

2 5 Side

3 6 Rear


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8 Japanese Imperial Army: Infantry squads Combat guide Paratroopers

M225 C30 H10 X3

8 2

Type 99 rifle Type 99 machine gun

Inventory:

25x 20x 16x 2x 5x 40x

Sappers

M50 C6 H2 X2

2

Type 100 submachine gun

Inventory:

2x

SNLF platoon

M355 C35 H10 X4

6 2

Type 2 submach ine gun M P 28 submach ine gun

2 2

Ty pe 9 9 m ac hi ne g un Ty pe 4 ro ck et la un ch er

Inventory:

20x 14x 10x 12x 4x

Mechanized SNLF battalion

M445 C35 H10 X4

6 2

Type 2 submach ine gun M P 28 subm achi ne gun

2 2

Type 99 m achi ne gun Type 4 r ocke t l aunche r

Inventory:

20x 14x 10x 12x

Engineers (AP)

M150 C12 H4 X2

4


Inventory:

60x

Engineers (AT)

M200 C12 H4 X2

4


Inventory:

28x


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10 Japanese Imperial Army: Infantry squads Combat guide Machine gunners of the Empire

M2 C24 H10 X2

2 4

Type 99 rifle MP 28 submachine gun

Inventory:

10x 4x

Marine paratroopers

M3 C30 H10 X3

The marine paratroopers were an elite corps that forme

Landing Forces (SNLF). Equipped with light armaments

these units was to attack key points in coastal areas, s

assaults and landings or capturing airfields and other s

Equipped with an armored halftrack and armed with rifl

and antipersonnel mines, these elite troops were espec

capturing strategic enemy positions and then securing

minefields and resisting enemy infantry counterattacks.

8 2

Type 99 rifle Type 99 machine gun

Kamikazes

M1 C15 H5 X2

During the war in the Pacific, soldiers of the

Imperial Army won the reputation for never

surrendering, substantiated by the small number

of Japanese prisoners that were taken during the

campaign, compared to their opponents.

Many United States soldiers saw how, on facing

defeat, the Imperial soldiers would shout "Tenno

Heika Banzai!" (Long live the emperor!) before charging into battle, demonstrating, with

this triumphal shout, their willingness to die before being defeated.

Following the Samurai code of honor, these Japanese soldiers preferred "gyokusai"

(honorable death) before being defeated. Armed with submachine guns, these soldiers

did not hesitate to use the powerful explosives they carried in order to exchange their lives

for those of their enemies.

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Kamikazes

To serve in the JapaneseArmy was seen as servingthe Emperor. The militaryculture dictated that itwas a great honor to diein his name, followingthe Samurai concept ofservitude. On the otherhand, signs of cowardiceand disobedience werea disgrace for theindividual, their familyand community. Thesebeliefs were profoundlyinstilled in all Japanesesoldiers, who were trained

to face death beforedishonor.

Inventory:

5x

Inventory:

26x 22x 16x 2x 6


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12 Japanese Imperial Army: Specialized soldiers Combat guide

Team with anti-tank rie

M60 C6 H2 X3

2 1

Ty pe 10 0 s ub ma ch in e g un Ty pe 97 AT ri fl e

Inventory:

2x 2x 1x

Anti-tank team

M70 C6 H2 X3

2 1

Type 100 submachine gun Type 4 rocket l auncher

Inventory:

2x 2x 1x 11x

Rieman

M11 C2.5 H1 X2

1

Type 99 rifle

Inventory:

1x 1x 1x

Submachine gun

M12 C2.5 H1 X2

1


Inventory:

2x 1x 1x

Machine gunnerM40 C3 H1 X2

1

Type 99 machine gun

Inventory:

1x

Anti-tank rifles

The most effective infantry response agaiarmored vehicles. These were extraordinarfired large caliber armor-piercing ammunihigh accuracy, they were capable of destrThey could also be used against enemy infthrough barricades and obstacles and hit machine guns and other fixed weapons.

The anti-tank rifles lost efficiency as sas the armor of these vehicles was too tothe engine and other weak points of the hthrough a 30 mm thick steel plate. Howevefurther the weapon was from the target. Aplates up to a maximum of 10 mm.

Specialized soldiers


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16 Japanese Imperial Army: Fixed weapons and artillery Combat guide

Type 1 47 mm ATAT gun

M140 C5

Main: L47mm R4 A130 mAP: 73 69 59 39

10 30 70 130 m

Inventory:

51x 50x 5x


M220 C5

Main: L57mm R4.5 A130 mAP: 88 84 72 36

10 30 70 130 m

Inventory:

51x 50x 5x


M280 C5

Main: L75mm R5.5 A130 mAP: 107 102 93 71

10 30 70 130 m

Inventory:

51x 50x 5x 1x

Heavy machine gunMachine gun

M100 C5

Main: L7.7mm RAuto A80 m

Inventory:

1030x

Type 2 20 mm AAAA defense

M200 C2.5 Y

Main: L20mm RAuto A100 mAP: 29 27 21 18

10 30 70 100 m

Inventory:

900x 1x

Type 94 mortarMortar

M350 C5

Main: L90mm R5 A110 mAP: 15 15 15 15

10 30 70 110 m

Inventory:

121x 1x

Fixed weapons and artillery


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18 Japanese Imperial Army: Fixed weapons and artillery Combat guide 200 mm rocketRocket mortar

M5 C5

Main: L200mm R80 A180 m

In 1943, the Japanese developed a 200

mm rocket mortar that fired self-propelled

projectiles stabilized with fins. This feature made it more

range of fire, making it superior to conventional mortars

the Battle of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Powerful and econ

of this rocket launcher were produced and stored as a

amphibious invasion of their national territory.

The 200 mm rockets had a long range and high explos

infantry's 90 mm mortars by far. However, the reload tim

could be fired every one and a half minutes. The blast r

very wide and they could wipe out an entire squad of s

country, as well as seriously damage or destroy armore

the impact point.

Inventory:

21x 1x

Type 4 75 mm AAAA defense / AT gun

M500 C10 Y

Main: L75mm R6 A150 mAP: 146 138 124 84

10 30 70 150 m

Inventory:

51x 50x 5x

Type 91 105 mm howitzerField howitzer

M600 C10 Y


Inventory:

66x 1x

Type 96 150 mm howitzerField howitzer

M800 C10 Y


Inventory:

36x 12x 1x

Mortars

All nations provided their infantry withmortar. These weapons were fundamental ifire during attacks on fortified positiounits, protected by barricades or sandbavery efficient at bombarding weapons empshrapnel from their projectiles could indamaging the weapon, allowing it to be r

As they had a short range, it was importbehind large obstacles such as rock formor unevenness of the ground. The parabolprojectiles reached such a height that tto fire above multi-storey buildings.


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20 Japanese Imperial Army: Light vehicles Combat guide Ha-GoLight tank

M160 C11

Main: L37mm R3 A110 mAP: 52 48 38 28

10 30 70 110 m

Armor:

112 212 36

412 512 612

G2x Type 1

Armed with a 37 mm gun, the Type 95 was

also equipped with two machine guns: one

on the front part of the bodywork and one on

the rear part of the turret.

Approximately 2,000 units of this model were

manufactured that were used by the marines

of the Imperial Navy during the war in the

Pacific. Nevertheless, and in spite

of the success obtained during

confrontations against

infantry battalions, the Ha-

Go showed that it could not

measure up to allied tanks

of the era. Its limited armor and

armament advised against its use

for infantry support in hostile territory.

Inventory:

69x 50x 5x 2.460

Light vehicles

Type 92Scout vehicle

M150 C10 V38 D5 S- Y

Armor:

115 215 315

420 520 620

G4x Type 99Its five occupants operated the four machine

guns that covered the front and both sides

of the vehicles, as well as the machine gun

mounted on the revolving upper turret.

This deployment of armament made the Type

92 an excellent unit for harassing enemy

infantry, as long as the latter did not have

support from armed vehicles.

Type 92

This armoredreconnaissance vehiclewas used by marineinfantry troops insupport of their land

operations.

Inventory:

5.120x 1x


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22 Japanese Imperial Army: Light vehicles Combat guide

The 57 mm gun fired explosive projectiles

with greater firepower, which made it more

efficient than the Ha-Go when fighting

against enemy infantry.

Ke-NuLight tank

M180 C9 V38 D3 S2

Main: L57mm R4.5 A110 mAP: 58 52 41 30

10 30 70 110 m

Armor:

112 212 36

425 525 612

G2x Type 1

Chi-Ha 57Light tank

M200 C13

Main: L57mm R4.5 A110 mAP: 58 52 41 30

10 30 70 110 m

Armor:

125 215 37

425 525 612

G2x Type 1

The Chi-Ha performed well as a support tank.

It had slightly superior armor to that of the

Ha-Go, especially at the front, and had better

armament. In spite of these advantages, the

front armor was vulnerable to lighter anti-tank guns, suc

M-37, and its low speed did not permit it to flank enemy

Ke-Nu

Vehicle designed toresolve the problemspresented by the narrowturret of the original Ha-Go.

To do this, the Chi-Hamedium tank turret wasmounted on the modifiedchassis of the Ha-Go,which allowed a largermain gun to be added.

100 units of the Ke-Nuwere manufactured.

Inventory:

51x 50x 5x 2.460x 1x

Inventory:

71x 36x 5x 2.410


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24 Japanese Imperial Army: Light vehicles Combat guide Isuzu AAAA vehicle

M250 C12.5

Main: L20mm RAuto A100 mAP: 29 27 21 18

10 30 70 100 m

An Isuzu lorry that transported a 20 mm,

automatic anti-aircraft gun was useful for

giving fire support to the allied infantry during

their assaults, and for defending an area with

possible incursions of light vehicles. It had two disadvaprotection against explosive ammunition and the driver

turning through 360 degrees or from aiming to the front

Inventory:

630x

SS-DMinesweeper

M250 C8

Armor:

125 215 315

G2x Type 99

Constructed on the chassis of a medium tank,the SS-D was a sapper vehicle capable of digging up m

machine guns and five flamethrowers that pointed towa

vehicle gave a new meaning to the concept of "firepowe

not enough for it to cross enemy infantry lines and depl

Inventory:

1.710x 1x 1x

Chi-Ha 47Light tank

M240 C15 V30 D5 S4

Main: L47mm R4 A130 mAP: 73 69 59 39

10 30 70 130 m

Armor:

125 220 320

425 525 625

G1x Type 99 G2x Type 1

After confronting Soviet tanks, superior in range

and power, the Imperial Army proposed to

develop better armed medium tanks. In 1941, the

design was completed for a new 47 mm high velocity gun named Type 1. This new

weapon managed to increase the rate of fire with regard to the previous 57 mm

gun, which gave it greater armor penetration capacity and better range of fire.

The same tank chassis underwent modifications to be adapted to the new gun:

owing to its great size, the original turret was replaced with that of a Chi-He

medium tank. Finally, 930 units of the Chi-Ha were produced between 1942 and

1943.

Thanks to the 47 mm gun, the Chi-Ha could successfully confront light tanks such as

the Stuart. However, its limited armor (caused partly by the lack of steel, used mainly

for the construction of warships), made it inefficient against heavier tanks like theUnited States Sherman.

Inventory:

75x 45x 5x 2.440x 1x


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Ho-Ri 2Heavy tank destroyer

M1900 C48

Main: L105mm R12 A150 mAP: 223 208 177 116

10 30 70 150 m

Secondary: L 37mm R 3 A110 mAP: 52 48 38 28

10 30 70 110 m

Armor:

1180 275 360

G1x Type 1

The Ho-Ri was a conceptual design of an

experimental Type 5 Chi-Ri heavy tank. There were no

indicated that its production was being planned, but it h

105 mm high velocity gun, as well as a secondary 37 m

design.

Clearly inspired by the large German Jagdtiger and Ele

of the Ho-Ri was reinforced to 180 mm, which gave it s

tank destroyer, while the 105 mm gun, although slower

designed for the Chi-Ri, had a far superior capacity for

There were two variants of the original design, the Ho-Reach other mainly in the layout of their armament and e

front part and the engine in the rear part of the hull.

The front machine gun and 37 mm gun provided a goo

Chi-Ri, the lack of inclination of the front part of the plate

not have a turret, all its combat effectiveness was lost if

vital for the Ho-Ri's survival.

Inventory:

26x 27x 5x 31x

Ho-Ni 1Light tank destroyer

M350 C21 V26 D3 S6

Main: L75mm R5.5 A130 mAP: 107 102 93 71

10 30 70 130 m

Armor:

125 225 37

410 510 610

The front armor was not sufficient to

withstand the impact from any anti-tank

weapon and the weapon's armor-plated

covers did not protect heavy machine guns,

therefore the vehicle was very vulnerable to

enemy fire.

However, the main weapon could be used successfully against any enemy medium

tank, such as the United States Sherman (with the

exception of the Jumbo series), the Soviet T-34s

or the British Cromwell and Comet.

Tank destroyer

Ho-Ni 1

The Ho-Ni 1 was theJapanese response tomodern United States tanksdeployed in the Pacificwar, against which themain Imperial battle tank,the Chi-Ha, could notcompete in armament. 124units of the model Type 1Ho-Ni 1 were manufactured,based on the Chi-Hachassis and equipped witha high velocity 75 mm gunmounted on the open-toparmored roof.

Inventory:

46x 25x 5x 1x


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Inventory:

36x 1x

Inventory:

26x 27x 5x 31x 30x 5x 3.530x 1x

Ho-Ri 1 Heavy tank destroyer

M10 C48 V20 D4 S4

Main: L105mm R12 A150 mAP: 223 208 177 116

10 30 70 150 m

Secondary: L37mm R3 A110 mAP: 52 48 38 28

10 30 70 110 m

Armor:

11502100 360

G1x Type 1

The Ho-Ri 1 was a variation of the Chi-Ri

heavy tank. In contrast to the modified Ho-Ri

2 model, the armament was mounted on the

rear part of the vehicle, while the engine was

in the mid point (a similar distribution to that of

the German Elefant).

It kept the main 105 mm weapon and the secondary 37 mm weapon, as well

as the auxiliary machine gun mounted on the hull. The side protection of the

vehicle was reinforced: whereas, after keeping the same weight and speed,

the front armor was less thick. In other aspects, this model was practically

identical to the Ho-Ri 2.

Artil lera a utopro pulsada

Ho-Ni 2Self-propelled howitzer

M750 C11

Main: L105mm R70 A220 mArmor:

125 225 37

410 510 610

As with the light Ho-Ni 1 tank destroyers,

the Ho-Ni 2 was designed to give support

to infantry units. With the aim of improving

these performances, a 105 mm howitzer was

added that fired explosive projectiles and

provided a perfect complement to the Ho-Ni

1. In spite of its notable efficiency in combat,

only 54 units were manufactured.

The vehicle was rapid and reliable; the weapon had go

distance it could fire, comparable to other similar calibe

armor did not protect it from enemy artillery fire nor from


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30 Japanese Imperial Army:Artillera autopropulsada Combat guide Ho-RoSelf-propelled howitzer

M1000 C11 V30 D3 S6


125 225 37

410 510 610

The Ho-Ro generally operated in units of four

vehicles, and this was how it was deployed

by the Imperial Army in the Battle of the

Philippines. The remaining units were sent to

the islands to defend national territory in the

Battle of Okinawa, where they were exceeded

in number by the United Sates artillery.

The armor, inherited from the Chi-Ha, was not sufficient to resist attack from guns of any

caliber and the open cab that housed the crew did not provide sufficient protection in

close quarters combat. However, operating from the rearguard lines, the Ho-Ro could

efficiently bombard defensive and

entrenched positions.

Ha-ToSelf-propelled howitzer

M1300 C27.5


115 28 38

Designed in 1943, the Ha-To was manufactured

as a mobile armament platform. Its heavy 300 mm

mortar could not be raised more than 50 degrees

due to its tonnage and average weight, but it was

capable of firing 170 kg projectiles to considerable dist

Contrary to other artillery vehicles, the Ha-To fired one s

reloading, like the German Sturmtiger. Its reload time w

of the majority of artillery batteries, but the destructive c

was devastating, and could even destroy the heaviest t

armor, it was very vulnerable to return fire from enemy a

Inventory:

10x 1x

Isuzu mortarSelf-propelled mortar

M1 C7.5

Main: L90mm R5 A110 mAP: 15 15 15 15

10 30 70 110 m

The Japanese army used the Isuzu gun as a base for

was this mortar transport. Provided with an armament

troops, the lorry provided the mortar with great mobilit

camouflaging the weapon became difficult, increasing

Inventory:

121x

Ho-Ro

The designers of the Ho-Ro were inspired by theGerman self-propelledartillery for mountinga 150 mm howitzer onthe Chi-Ha medium tankchassis. Nevertheless,due to difficulties whenproducing units on a largescale, only 25 vehicleswere manufactured.

Inventory:

36x 12x 1x


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Inventory:

50x 1.280x 1x

Chi-HeMedium tank

M300 C23 V34 D4 S4

Main: L57mm R4.5 A130 mAP: 88 84 72 36

10 30 70 130 m

Armor:

150 230 38

450 545 612


The medium Chi-He tank was designed

before Japan entered the Second World War,

but its mass production did not begin until

1943 because, until then, quality steel was used first and foremost for the construction of

warships.

At the end of 1944, the number of units manufactured reached 170, which were sent

to different parts of Japanese territory as defense against a possible allied invasion,

which never happened. In fact, this armored tank never went into combat. In any case,

the Japanese Army's objective was to have a tank capable of confronting the new

generation of United States tanks. Compared with the previous models, the Type 1 Chi-

He had heavier armor, a more powerful engine and a high velocity 57 mm gun with high

penetration capacity.

Slightly longer and higher than the Chi-Ha, its profile was very low compared with United States and British tanks (except the

Crusader). This was a rapid tank, with an acceptable armor for the initial stages of combat and a main gun which could destroy light

vehicles and medium tanks.

It only had two machine guns, one of which was mounted on the rear part of the turret, which restricted its defense capability against

enemy infantry. For this reason it is recommended to keep the tank away from the front line of battle.

Inventory:

71x 34x 5x 4.090x 1x

Tanks Ho-IMedium tankM360 C23


150 230 320

460 530 630

G1x Type 1

Modification of the Chi-He tank designed

to attack anti-tank defensive positions and

fortifications against which the high velocity

57 mm guns were ineffective.

On the Chi-He chassis, the Ho-I mounted a

large turret armed with a 75 mm low velocity

howitzer, which provided extraordinary

firepower by firing explosive projectiles in parabolic traj

Like other self-propelled howitzers, the Ho-I could take

ground and low obstacles in order to bombard static de

to enemy fire. Its armor was slightly reinforced on the w

protected the rear part and the upper covers. However,

forced the removal of the rear machine gun that was ch

Chi-He models.


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34 Japanese Imperial Army: Tanks Combat guide Chi-NuMedium tank

M400 C23 V34 D4 S4

Main: L75mm R5.5 A130 mAP: 107 102 93 71

10 30 70 130 m

Armor:

150 230 320

450 530 630

G1x Type 1

The Chi-Nu was the last tank supplied by

the Imperial Army until the end of the war.

Between 1944 and 1945, 166 units were

manufactured that were assigned to the

defense of national territory.

Based on the chassis of the Chi-He, it had a new

hexagonal turret, larger and with the armor better

distributed, which housed a large 75 mm

anti-tank gun, one of the largest

weapons fitted to a Japanese

tank during the Second World

War.

In terms of the performance, the Chi-Nu wasidentical to the Chi-He, except for the gun,

which provided greater penetration capacity and

fired a more powerful explosive projectile, although the effective range of the weapon was

the same. The large size of the projectiles reduced the quantity of ammunition that the tank

could carry. Furthermore, the Chi-Nu saw the final disappearance of the rear machine gun

from Japanese tank designs.

Inventory:

53x 37x 5x 1.280x 1x

Chi-ToMedium tank

M950 C40

Main: L75mm R6 A150 mAP: 146 138 124 84

10 30 70 150 m

Armor:

175 250 335

475 550 650


In 1944, the design of the Type 4 Chi-To was

completed, in which technicians and German

war veterans participated in order to try to equal the pe

tanks. That same year, the first prototype was built, with

for 1945, but the abrupt end of the war paralyzed the p

manufactured and another four hulls built.

Although the hull of the Chi-To, with its slightly inclined

profile as its predecessors, the thickness was increased

hexagonal turret, larger, higher and with reinforced arm

75 mm anti-aircraft gun with a range and penetration ca

mounted in previous tanks. Following the German schoo

mounted on the commander's cupola, increasing the v

attacks.

The Chi-To was an excellent medium tank, far superior i

United States Sherman, equipped with 85 mm and 76 m

Soviet IS-1 or the United States M26 Pershing and, alth

its increased mobility gave it advantages in combat. As

withstand much punishment, not even head-on, which m

giving away its position and avoiding the enemy counte

Inventory:

46x 32x 5x 1.410

Chi-Nu

Although the Chi-He wasdesigned to confrontthe United States M4Sherman, the Imperial

Army needed a better tankthat could exceed thefirepower of its rivalson the battlefield. Atthe start of 1943, theType 4 Chi-To was alreadybeing developed, butdelays in the programmeforced the creation ofan intermediate tank withexisting components.

And so it was that theType 3 Chi-Nu was born,the design of whichcommenced in May 1943and was finalized sixmonths later. However,its production was notconsidered a priority and

it was delayed until 1944.


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Inventory:

51x 27x 5x 31x

The upper part of

the turret housed a

machine gun operated

by the commander. An

additional machine gun

occupied the left flank

of the turret for defense

against enemy infantry.

The tank armament was completed

with a machine gun installed on

the front of the hull, along with a

secondary 37 mm gun prepared

for firing explosive and penetrating

projectiles.

According to design documents,

the Chi-Ri was going to be armed

with an 88 mm anti-aircraft gun,

which provided it with superior

firepower to any United States

tank and equivalent to the heavy

Soviet IS-2s and IS-3s, although

with less effective range.

Designed as a larger and better armored

version of the Chi-To, it had a 550 HP

Kawasaki engine that had to give it

acceptable mobility in spite of its 100 mm

thick armor on its front part.

What is certain is that if the Chi-Ri had

entered combat it would have more than

overcome the United States Shermans and

Soviet T-34s. Although its main gun did not

have as much range as the heavier anti-

tank weapons mounted on the Tiger II andthe IS-3, its secondary gun was excellent

for attacking light vehicles or infantry

defensive positions and anti-tank guns.

The front armor, equivalent to that of

the majority of heavy tanks from other

nations, had sufficient side protection to

resist impacts from medium caliber guns.

However, the plate with no inclination,

over which the secondary 37 mm gun was

mounted, was a weak point which could be

exploited by any weapon with the capacity

to penetrate 100 mm of steel. In fact, a

projectile that penetrated this area would

probably cause a huge explosion in theinside of the tank.

Chi-RiHeavy tank

M1500 C50 V30 D5 S4

Main: L88mm R8 A160 mAP: 181 173 158 97

10 30 70 160 m

Secondary: L37mm R3 A110 mAP: 52 48 38 28

10 30 70 110 m

Armor:

1100 275 3504100 575 650


Chi-RiThe Chi-Ri was one ofthe last tank modelsdeveloped by Japanduring the SecondWorld War. However,the scarcity of rawmaterials and thedeterioration thatthe allied bombingshad caused toJapanese industrialinfrastructures groundedthe project. The onlyincomplete prototypebuilt was captured byUnited States troopsafter the Japanesesurrender.


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On requesting this unit during the battle, two Chi-Ha 120 tanks are deployed.

Inventory:

25x 2.410x 1x

Chi-Ha 120Light tank

M6 C50 V27 D5 S4

Main: L120mm R25 A180Armor:

125 220 320

425 525 625


In the nal months of the Second World War,

the Imperial Japanese Navy carried out

experimental modications to the Chi-Ha tanks,

tting them with a short, 120 mm naval gun. A

reduced number of tanks were transferred and

assigned to the special landing forces, although

their mass production was not even considered.

Despite being a tank with reduced dimensions and lightly armored, the modied Chi-Ha

had considerable repower. Its 120 mm gun could re explosive howitzer shells to large

distances, competing with enemy artillery. Although it was incapable of penetrating

armor, the parabolic trajectory and extraordinary accuracy of its shots meant that it could

punish xed enemy anti-tank defenses.

The armor of these vehicles barely protected the low caliber weapons and anti-tank ries,

therefore they always had to operate far from enemy lines.

Type 97Motorcycle

M60 C5

G1x Type 99

Inventory:

630x

Ho-HaArmored half track

M125 C10

Armor:

115 215 315

G1x Type 99This half track was developed in 1941 and was

used by the naval forces to transport troops

and tow artillery guns. It stands out from similar

vehicles used by other nations thanks to the three machi

the front and another on each side, which gave the Ho-H

Inventory:

5.090x 24x 12x 12x

Transport and logistics


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40 Japanese Imperial Army: Transport and logistics Combat guide Isuzu (transport)Supply truck

M50 C5 V36 D2 S10 Y

Transported ammunition and supplies

for the infantry troops.

Inventory:

5.000x 2.000x 500x 10x 20x 10x 10x 15x 1x

Isuzu (supplies)Supply truck

M150 C5 V36 D2 S- Y

Transported supplies for the infantry, as well

as ammunition for all types of gun and large

weapons used by the Imperial Army. It also

carried additional Jerry cans of fuel.

Inventory:

5.000x 2.000x 500x 10x 20x 10x 10x 30x 2x

100x Ammunition for all types of weapon and gun used by the Japanese Army.

Isuzu (engineers)Supply truckM250 C5 V34 D2 S- Y

Transported supplies for the installation of defensive

elements, as well as mines and spare fuel.

Inventory:

14x 24x 24x 30x 20x 2x 5x

Special attacks

Banzai!

M4 C72

Deploys assault troops embarked in light tanks and takes

close to the enemy and attack its weak points.

During the Historic Battles, this option orders the attack o

enemy independently, clearing the way for your troops.

In other game modes, two squads of paratroopers will bevehicles. The paratroopers carry antipersonnel mines to

Men of War Japan

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