JAPANESE MILITARY UNIFORMS 1841-1929: From the fall of the Shogunate to the Russo-Japanese War

Details the transformative journey of Japan's army and navy uniforms during a pivotal era of cultural and technological change. The Meiji era marked the birth of Japan's military as part of a centralized nation-state, but its roots can be traced back to the late Edo period, when the arrival of Commodore Perry's black ships sparked the Bakumatsu Restoration. Provides an overview of Japanese military uniforms from ancient times to the modern era, focusing on their dramatic transformation during the Meiji period. Offers a unique perspective on how Japan's military adapted and modernized. Contains 791 black and white illustrations, 3 black and white photos, and 504 color illustrations.