Description: For Sale is a CALL FOR JAPANESE SOLDIERS TO SURRENDER LEAFLET distributed by American planes in August and September 1945 from Gen. Yamashita Tomoyuki, Commander of Japanese forces in the Philippines. An original war-date notification issued by Japanese Gen. Yamashita Tomoyuki on August 30, 1945, 1p. 7"x10", in Japanese. In part: '...'This leaflet is being distributed by American airplanes to all Japanese armed forces personnel who are not aware of the official notification...This is an order to cease all wartime hostilities and is being issued from the highest authority. Each soldier must cease fighting at once. You are further instructed to communicate this order to your fellow soldiers. However military discipline is to be maintained... Contact the nearest American unit and await further instructions.' The bottom line of the sheet says in English: 'Please bring this leaflet to the nearest Japanese unit or soldier.' I do not read Japanese and this translation is from another source. Paper does not fluoresce under a black light. An identical leaflet was last sold on June 27,2021, Lot #167 through Alexander Historical Auctions for $500.00. Please examine the photos for the best visual description of condition and ask questions if something is not clear.
Price: 149.95 USD
Location: Edison, New Jersey
End Time: 2025-01-08T19:46:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Region of Origin: United States
Modified Item: No
