Isbn: 9780803292666 - human bullets: a soldier's story of port arthur (12 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The impact of the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-5 was incalculable. It was the first victory by an Asian power over a European one since the Mongol invasions of the thirteenth century. This title presents the story of combat and a source of insights about a relatively obscure but immensely influential conflict.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

paperback. Zustand: Good. Paperback. Cover clean. Binding tight. Name on front end sheet. No writing, highlighting, or marks in text. From the estate of a smoker.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Softcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Reprint. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. A Near Fine copy. Introduction by Count Okuma. Translated by Masujiro Honda. Introduction to this edition by Rpger Spiller. 270 pages. The author was a junior officer in the Japanese campaign against Port Arthur [Russia's ice-free port in China]. His account is an interesting introduction to the concept of yamato-damashi [or traditional Japanese spirit] which drove the Japanese soldiers as if they were the Emperor's "human bullets" and like bullets they were unconcerned with victory, comfort or self-preservation. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. pp. 300 Illus.

Zustand: New. The impact of the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-5 was incalculable. It was the first victory by an Asian power over a European one since the Mongol invasions of the thirteenth century. This title presents the story of combat and a source of insights about a relatively obscure but immensely influential conflict. Num Pages: 270 pages, Illus. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1FPJ; 3JJC; HBJD; HBJF; HBLW; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 141 x 217 x 16. Weight in Grams: 358. . 1999. Illustrated. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. illustrated edition. 270 pages. 8.25x5.75x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The impact of the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-5 was incalculable. It was the first victory by an Asian power over a European one since the Mongol invasions of the thirteenth century. Japanese victory was ascribed to the 'spirit' of the Japanese people, which helped their soldiers to overcome superior numbers and technology. A fascinating glimpse into prevailing nationalistic and militaristic attitudes in early-twentieth-century Japan, Human Bullets is also an engaging story of combat and an excellent source of insights about a relatively obscure but immensely influential conflict.Tadyoshi Sakurai was a junior officer in the Japanese campaign against Port Arthur, Russia's ice-free port in China. His account is an interesting introduction to the concept of yamato-damashii, or 'traditional Japanese spirit.' This spirit was something greater than mere high morale. Japanese soldiers were the emperor's 'human bullets.' Like bullets, they were unconcerned with victory, comfort, or self-preservation, existing only to strike the enemy.…

Zustand: New. The impact of the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-5 was incalculable. It was the first victory by an Asian power over a European one since the Mongol invasions of the thirteenth century. This title presents the story of combat and a source of insights about a re.