Emperor Hirohito Reviews Imperial Japanese Army Maneuvers

wwii1220.jpg
Caption: 
Emperor Hirohito reviews the Imperial Guards Division during the November 1942 maneuvers of the Imperial Japanese Army. These eight days of training prepared the Army for the possibility of invasion of the Home Islands. Hirohito's brothers Prince Takamatsu and Mikasa are also in review. The Emperor always rode white horses during public appearances.
Caption Written By: 
Jason McDonald
Photographed By: 
Unknown
Date Photographed: 
Sunday, November 1, 1942
City: 
Unknown
State/Province/Oblast: 
Unknown
Country: 
Japan
Copyright Notice: 
Caption ©2007 MFA Productions LLC Please Do Not Duplicate or Distribute Without Permission

Tags: