SACRIFICE,TRANSFORMATION,AND UNRESTRICTED WARFARE



The Japanese hadn’t lost a war since 1598
Each man carried 400 rounds of ammunition
(twice as many as an American infantryman)
With five days rations and fearless determination.

The men in the badly wrapped brown uniforms
Since their early childhood had been taught
That to die for the emperor and one’s country
Was the greatest of all glories to be sought.

Moreover, the hardware backing them was awesome
As sharpshooters they were accurate up to a thousand yards and more.
Their ships were faster, their guns bigger, Their torpedoes better,
And their plains matchless in quality, aerobatics and score.

Only by sacrifice, transformation, and unrestricted warfare
Was America able to overcome and prevail.
Again America must stand firm to survive
As we face a new monster from Hell.


By Tom Zart

quote:

Each man carried 400 rounds of ammunition
(twice as many as an American infantryman)

This is an apples and oranges type of thing. The Japanese soldier was armed with the type 38 bolt action rifle. It was lighter than the M1 Garand that the GI was equipped with. The Japanese weapon also fired the smaller, lighter 6.5X50 round. The M1 fired the larger, heavier, 30-06 round.

type 38

M1
When comparing sidearms we get similar results. The Nambu 8mm that the Japanese used was much smaller than the 1911 .45 cal.

In any case, by mid 1942 the Japanese were fighting a defensive war. Movement was limited and resupply was iffy.

Not a bad poem Tom, but questionable history.

Tom:

You are welcome to post on any board you choose here and debate/discuss any subject with the membership. However, the self-promoting spamming of the History boards ceases now. This is an official warning and the only one you will receive. The next infraction will result in suspension of posting privileges.