| Accession Number | RC04852 |
|---|---|
| Collection number | Leaflets Collection (Far Eastern Liaison Office Leaflets) J103 |
| Collection type | Published Collection |
| Record type | Item |
| Item count | 1 |
| Measurement | Overall: 15 x 12 cm |
| Object type | Leaflet |
| Maker |
Far Eastern Liaison Office |
| Date made | 26 March 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Nippon Rikugunhei shoshi ni tsugu [To men of the Japanese Army]
Description
A propaganda leaflet produced by the Far Eastern Liaison Office (FELO) during the Second World War. This leaflet is written in Japanese and was distributed to Bismark Archipelego, Rabaul, Rabi, Buna and Giruwa . An English translation of the text is attached. The message points out that the Japanese Air Force has not conducted any effective air raids on the Allied positions and has also failed to protect the supply lines to New Guinea. Japanese soldiers are warned that the Japanese authorities are making ground forces die a dog's death while the Air Force avoids combats. The message also criticises the Japanese strategy which has resulted in spreading the strength of the Air Force over many war theatres.