Japanese monograph no. 8 : Philippine operations record. Phase III. (December 1944-August 1945) [manuscript]
Title
Japanese monograph no. 8 : Philippine operations record. Phase III. (December 1944-August 1945) [manuscript]
Subject
Japan--History, Military--20th century.
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Philippines.
Description
“Defense plans, preparations, and operations of the Shimbu Group in Southern Luzon. Also gives some coverage of the defense of Manila. (Unedited translation, 36 pages)”
This monograph is more of an appendix to the general history of the defense of Luzon detailed in Japanese Monograph No. 7. On title page: “Operational Records of Shimbu Group – Key Points Northeast of Manila”. Dated October 1946. Brief narrative on the Shimbu Group, which was part of the 14th Area Army assigned to the defense of the Manila area, as well as the area east and south of Manila, including Laguna, Antipolo, Montalban, Infanta, and the Bicol region. Many maps and charts, tables of organization of forces in the Shimbu Group. The Group was commanded by Lt. Gen. Yokoyama, who was charged with the atrocities in Manila, Infanta, and Southern Luzon. The monograph does not mention these atrocities.
*Citations in quotation marks from:
U.S. Army. Office of the Chief of Military History. "Guide to Japanese Monographs and Japanese Studies on Manchuria." Ca. early 1960s.
This monograph is more of an appendix to the general history of the defense of Luzon detailed in Japanese Monograph No. 7. On title page: “Operational Records of Shimbu Group – Key Points Northeast of Manila”. Dated October 1946. Brief narrative on the Shimbu Group, which was part of the 14th Area Army assigned to the defense of the Manila area, as well as the area east and south of Manila, including Laguna, Antipolo, Montalban, Infanta, and the Bicol region. Many maps and charts, tables of organization of forces in the Shimbu Group. The Group was commanded by Lt. Gen. Yokoyama, who was charged with the atrocities in Manila, Infanta, and Southern Luzon. The monograph does not mention these atrocities.
*Citations in quotation marks from:
U.S. Army. Office of the Chief of Military History. "Guide to Japanese Monographs and Japanese Studies on Manchuria." Ca. early 1960s.
Creator
U.S. Army. Far Eastern Command. General Headquarters. Historical Section.
Publisher
[Tokyo?] : The Command, 1946?
Date
1946?
Format
32 x 25 cm.
application/pdf (.pdf) 84.9 MB
Type
Manuscript (Loose-leaf with binder)
Call Number
MS RH 41
Accession Number
16207
Pagination
iv, 42 leaves
Accompanying Materials
1 compact disc (digital ; 4 3/4 cm.)
Notes
Supplements Japanese Monograph No. 7, which is not in the collection.
Files
Collection
Citation
U.S. Army. Far Eastern Command. General Headquarters. Historical Section., “Japanese monograph no. 8 : Philippine operations record. Phase III. (December 1944-August 1945) [manuscript],” FHL-Roderick Hall, accessed September 12, 2026, https://fhl.omeka.net/items/show/513.