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HEADQUATERS HEADQUATERS (1)

Regimental HQ

COMBAT PLATOONS

INFANTRY (1) INFANTRY (1)Bicycle PlatoonINFANTRY (1)

WEAPON PLATOONS

SUPPORT PLATOONS

AIRCRAFT (8)Air Support

You must �eld the HQ and two Combat platoons.You may choose additional Tanks, Artillery Support and Reserve.

You may choose between 2nd and 5th Division.2nd rating is fearless veteran.5th rating is con�dent veteran.

2nd FEARLESSVETERAN

ANTI-AIR (6)Light Anti-Air Platoon

5th CONFIDENTVETERAN

MACHINE-GUNS (3)Machine-gun Platoon

ARTILLERY (4)Anti-Tank Platoon

ARTILLERY (5)Field Artillery Battery

ARTILLERY (6)Heavy Artillery Battery

TRANSPORT (8)CAVALLERY (7)

Engineer PlatoonINFANTRY (4)

TRANSPORT (8)

ARMOUR (5) Tank Platoon

Recon Platoon RECON (3)

Transport PlatoonTransport PlatoonKihei Platoon

Bicycle Platoon Bicycle PlatoonARTILLERY (2)

Gun Platoon

HEADQUARTERS HEADQUARTERS

Company Command Ri�e/MG team

AT GUN team LMG Type 96 team

2iC Command Ri�e/MG team

Company HQ 2nd 30Company HQ 5th 25

You may choose between 2nd and 5th regiment.2nd rating is fearless veteran.5th rating is con�dent veteran.

2nd 5th CONFIDENTVETERAN

Add LMG team 25Add SMG 5Add Bicycles at no cost

Add AT Gun team 35

FEARLESSVETERAN

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COMBAT PLATOONS

LMG Type 96 team

HQ Command Bicycle Platoon

3 Squads 2nd 220

3 Squads 5th 190

2 Squads 2nd 110

2 Squads 5th 95

Add LMG team 25

Add Lung mines for each squad.

Light Mortar team

Ri�e teams Ri�e teams

Squad

Ri�e teams

Ri�e teams Ri�e teams

Squad

Ri�e teams

Ri�e teams Ri�e teams

Squad

Ri�e teams

Japanese infantry companies used bicycles to transport troops in their new territories.Bicycle troops may mount their bikes and can move up to 25cm on roads and cross country. They need to unmout their bikes to �ght or �re their weapons.

2nd 5th CONFIDENTVETERAN

FEARLESSVETERAN

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You may choose between 2nd and 5th Division.2nd rating is fearless veteran.5th rating is con�dent veteran.

GUN PLATOON

Command Ri�e/MG team

Type 92 70mm gun Type 92 70mm gun

Section Gun Sections 2nd 60

Gun Section 5th 50

Observer Ri�e team

HQ CommandSNLF Gun Platoon

Use �re burst rule.

Add Observer Ri�e team 15

Ri�e/MG teams Ri�e/MG teams

Ri�e/MG teamsRi�e/MG teams

HQ Command

Squad

Squad

Recon Platoon

2nd FEARLESSVETERAN 5th CONFIDENT

VETERAN

3

2 Squads 2nd 200

2 Squads 5th 180

1 Squad 2nd 100

1 Squad 5th 90

RECONNAISSANCE

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Section

Section

HMG Platoon

2 Sections 2nd 140

2 Sections 5th 110

1 Section 2nd 70

1 Section 5th 55

WEAPON PLATOONS

MACHINE-GUN PLATOONHQ Command

Type 3 HMG team

You may choose between 2nd and 5th regiment.2nd rating is fearless veteran.5th rating is con�dent veteran.

You may add bicycles to your squads without costs

You may choose between 2nd and 5th.2nd rating is fearless veteran.5th rating is con�dent veteran.

2nd FEARLESSVETERAN 5th CONFIDENT

VETERAN

4

WEAPON PLATOONS

INFANTRY ENGINEERS

Pioneer Ri�e/MG teams Pioneer Ri�e/MG teams Pioneer Ri�e/MG teams

Squad

Pioneer Ri�e/MG teams Pioneer Ri�e/MG teams Pioneer Ri�e/MG teams

Squad

Pioneer Ri�e/MG teams Pioneer Ri�e/MG teams Pioneer Ri�e/MG teams

Squad

3 Engineer Squads 220

2 Engineer Squads 150

1 Engineer Squad 75

Add Pioneer Supply 1.5-ton truck 25

HQ Command Engineer Platoon

Engineers are Pioneer Platoonswith Tank Assault 4

ANTI-TANK PLATOON

Command Ri�e/MG team

Type 94 37mm gun

Squad

Squad

2 Gun Sections 2nd 200

2 Gun Sections 5th 160

1 Gun Section 5th 80

1 Gun Section 2nd 100

HQ CommandAnti-tank Platoon

Type 94 37mm gun Type 94 37mm gun

Type 94 37mm gunType 94 37mm gunType 94 37mm gun Use rapid �re rule.

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6th SUPPORT FEARLESSTRAINED

CONFIDENTVETERAN

SUPPORT PLATOONSARMOURED FORCE PLATOON

Command Type 97 Chi-Ha

Squad

HQ Section

Squad

Squad

2 Armoured Platoons 320

3 Armoured Platoons 500

1 Armoured Platoon 160

Armoured Force Platoon

Type 95 Chi-Ha

Type 89 Chi-Ro

Type 89 Chi-RoType 89 Chi-Ro

Type 89 Chi-RoType 89 Chi-Ro

CommandType 89 Chi-Ro

Command Type 89 Chi-ro

Tank Support platoons arerated as fearless trained.Field Artillery is rated as con�dent veteran.

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CommandType 89 Chi-Ro Type 89 Chi-Ro

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Type 97 Te-Ke1 HQ 2 Chi-Ha 120

1 HQ Chi-Ha and 2 Te-Ke 180

FIELD ARTILLERY BATTERY

Command Ri�e/MG team

Type 38 75 mm gun

Type 38 75 mm gun Type 38 75 mm gun

Type 38 75 mm gun

Gun section

Gun section

2 Gun Sections 260

1 Gun Section 130

HQ CommandField Artillery Battery

Use Fireburst rule, cannot deployedin ambush or surprise.

Observer Ri�e/MG team

Add Observer 15

Replace Chi-Ro with Ha-Go tanks for -10 points per tank

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SUPPORT PLATOONS

LIGHT ANTI-AIR PLATOON

Command Ri�e/MG team

20 mm gun AA truck 20 mm gun AA truck

Gun sectionGun Sections 120

HQ CommandLight anti-air platoon

SUPPORT CONFIDENTVETERAN

Light Anti-Air and Heavy Artillery Support platoons are rated as con�dent veteran.

HEAVY ARTILLERY BATTERY

Command Ri�e/MG team

Gun or Howitzer Gun or Howitzer

Gun or Howitzer Gun or Howitzer

Gun section

Gun section

2 Gun Sections 5001 Gun Section 250

HQ Command

Heavy Artillery Battery

Observer Ri�e/MG team

Add Observer 15

Type 96 105mm

2 Gun Sections 4001 Gun Section 200

Type 92 150mm

Add 1.5 ton trucks 5

No Fireburst rule, cannot deployedin ambush or surprise.

Sta� team

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SUPPORT PLATOONS

SUPPORT RELUCTANTTRAINED

Cavalry Support platoons arerated as reluctant trained.

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CAVALRY PLATOON

4 cavalry squads 90

3 cavalry squads 60

2 cavalry squads 35

cavalry platoonCommand Cavalry Ri�e team

Cavalry squads

Cavalry Ri�e team Cavalry Ri�e team

Cavalry squads

Cavalry Ri�e team Cavalry Ri�e team

Cavalry squads

Cavalry Ri�e team Cavalry Ri�e team

Cavalry squads

Cavalry Ri�e team Cavalry Ri�e team

Japanese Cavalry fought at Buna Gona 1942 as part of the 3rd Company, 55 Cavalry Regiment.

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SUPPORT PLATOONS

AIRCRAFTMitsubishi A6M “Zero”

Mitsubishi G4M “Betty Bomber”

Sporadic 1 Flight A6M “Zero” 90

1 Flight “Betty Bomber” 100

Air support

SUPPORT CONFIDENTVETERAN

All Support platoons arerated as con�dent veteran.

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TRANSPORT PLATOON

3 Transport platoons 30

2 Transport platoons 20

1 Transport platoon 10

Tranport platoon

trucks trucks

transport section

trucks trucks

transport section

trucks trucks

transport section

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THE JAPANESE FORCES ON GUADALCANAL

The Battle of Guadalcanal - 7 August 1942 – 9 February 1943

The Guadalcanal Campaign, (Operation Watchtower) was fought between 7 August 1942 and 9 February 1943 on and around the island of Guadalcanal, an island of the salomon island group. It was the �rst major o�ensive by Allied forces against Japanese Forces.On 7 August 1942, US and allied forces, landed on the islands of Guadalcanal, Tulagi, and Florida in the southern Solomon Islands. The treat of a further japanese expension and the strategic position for airbase were the reason why this was choosen for the awaited counterattack. The Allies overwhelmed the outnumbered Japanese defenders, who had occupied the islands since May 1942, and captured Tulagi and Florida, as well as an air�eld (which was later named Henderson Field). Powerful US naval forces supported the landings.Surprised by the Allied o�ensive, the Japanese made several attempts between August and November 1942 to retake Henderson Field. Three major land battles, seven large naval battles (�ve nighttime surface actions and two carrier battles), and continual, almost daily aerial battles culminated in the decisive Naval Battle of Guadalcanal in early November 1942, in which the last Japanese attempt to bombard Henderson Field from the sea and land with enough troops to retake it was defeated. In December 1942, the Japanese abandoned further e�orts to retake Guadalcanal and evacuated their remaining forces by 7 February 1943 in the face of an o�ensive by the US Army's XIV Corps, conceding the island to the Allies.The Guadalcanal campaign was a signi�cant strategic combined arms victory by Allied forces over the Japanese in the Paci�c theatre. The Japanese had reached the peak of their conquests in the Paci�c, and Guadalcanal marked the transition by the Allies from defensive operations to the strategic o�ensive in that theatre and the beginning of o�ensive operations, including the Solomon Islands, New Guinea, and Central Paci�c campaigns, that resulted in Japan's eventual surrender and the end of World War II.

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THE JAPANESE FORCES IN THE SOUTH EAST PACIFIC

The 2nd Divisions was formed in Sendai, Miyagi, in January 1871 as the Sendai Garrison, one of six regional commands created in the �edgling Imperial Japanese Army. As one of the oldest divisions in the Imperial Japanese Army, the 2nd Division saw combat in the First Sino-Japanese War and the Russo-Japanese War, where it gained a reputation for excellence in night operations. 2nd Division (and the 4th Division) was attached to Japanese Sixth Army in the Nomonhan/Khalkhin Gol Campaign as reinforcement for a projected counterattack that was canceled when a cease �re was signed.

The 2nd Division in Guadalcanal In the Paci�c War, the 2nd Division was reassigned to the southern front under Field Marshal Terauchi Hisaichi's Southern Command, and was one of the divisions which occupied the Dutch East Indies. It lost over 7,000 men in the disastrous Battle of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. Afterwards, it was assigned to garrison duties in occupied Malaya and Singapore.

The 5th Division was formed in Hiroshima in January 1871 as the Hiroshima Garrison. It saw combat in the First Sino-Japanese War. Elements of the 5th Division were the �rst Japanese forces to land in Korea, and it was in charge of the southern Korean garrison and participated in the invasion of the Liaodong Peninsula in China. It was the main Japanese element in the multi-national coalition during the Boxer Rebellion, and received praise from foreign observers for its bravery, professionalism and discipline. In the Russo-Japanese War, under the command of General Nozu Michitsura, it saw combat at the Battle of Sandepu and Battle of Mukden.

The 5th Division in the Paci�c warIn the Paci�c war the 5th Division was reassigned to the southern front under Field Marshal Terauchi Hisaichi's Southern Command based in Saigon. With its combat experience and record in China, it was considered one of the best divisions in the Imperial Japanese Army, and was one of the divisions assigned to the conquest of Malaya and Singapore.

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SPECIAL RULES FOR GUADALCANAL

GUADALCANAL 1942 / 1943

BAYONET ATTACKJapanese Soldiers were well trained to use their bayonets in close combat.In Assault or Hand to Hand combat, japanese 2nd or 5th combat platoons may re-roll failed to hit rolls.

TO THE LAST MANCombat platoons of the 2nd may �ght to the last man and the “Last man standing rules” does not apply.

TROPICAL DESEASEFighting in the jungle and on remote island took a hevy toll to all soldiers even those who never saw any combat action at all. In jungle mission, or if you wish to add this rule, roll a dice for each platoonon the table or which comes from the reserve: On a roll of 5+ the platoon is in�icted to tropical diseaseswhich lower the overall combat value in the following manner: A platoon su�ering from tropical disease will not counterattack. In assault they hit on a 4+ only. Moral tests for platoon moral need a 5+ to pass.

BICYCLESJapanese troops used bicycles to get the infantry troops moved in the new conquered territories. Bicycle platoons may move up to 25 cm / 10” on roads and cross country and 15 cm / 6” in wooden areas. To �re and assault they have to unmounted their bikes �rst. They can remount their bikes after �ring or assault.

OTHER RULESYou may use known rules for the japanese like “Envelope” for infantry,“Duty to the End” and “Hip Shot” for tanks. Artillery may use the “Fire Burst” rule.

SPECIAL RULES

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JAPANESE ARSENAL GUADALCANAL

JAPANESE ARSENAL 1942 / 1943

TANKSType 97 Chi-Ha Shinhoto Standard, Front: 2 Side: 2 Top: 1 - Turret MG, Hull MG, smoke “Type 97 47mm gun Range: 24” / 60cm ROF: 2 AT: 7 FP: 4+Type 97 Chi-Ha Standard, Front: 2 Side: 2 Top: 1 - Turret MG, Hull MG, smoke “Type 90 57mm gun Range: 16” / 40cm ROF: 2 AT: 5 FP: 4+Type 95 Ha-Go Standard, Front: 1 Side: 1 Top: 1 - Turret MG, Hull MG, one-man turret “Type 94 37mm gun Range: 24” / 60cm ROF: 2 AT: 5 FP: 4+Type 2 Ka-Mi Slow,20cm Front: 1 Side: 1 Top: 1 - Turret MG, Hull MG, one-man turret, amphibious tank “Type 94 37mm Range: 24” / 60cm ROF: 2 AT: 5 FP: 4+Type 97 Ke-Te Standard, Front: 1 Side: 1 Top: 1 - Turret MG, Hull MG, one-man turret, amphibious tank “Type 94 37mm Range: 24” / 60cm ROF: 2 AT: 5 FP: 4+TANK MGs: Range 40cm ROF: 3 AT: 2: FP: 6 - ROF 1 if other weapons �re

GUNS

Type 3 HMG - man-packed, Range: 24”/60cm ROF:6 AT:2 FP: 6 - ROF 3 when pinned or movedType 92 70mm AT gun - man-packed, Range: 8”/20cm ROF:2 AT:3 FP: 3 “ �reing bombardment: 40”/100cm AT:2 FP: 6 Type 94 37mm AT gun - light, Range: 24”/60cm ROF:3 AT:6 FP: 4+ - Gun ShieldType 38 75mm gun - light, Range: 24”/60cm ROF:2 AT:6 FP: 3+ - Gun Shield, Smoke “ �reing bombardment: 40”/100cm AT:3 FP: 6 Type 97 81 mm infantry mortar - man-packed, 16”/40cm ROF:2 AT:2 FP: 6 - AA Mine Discharger “ �reing bombardment: 40”/100cm AT:3 FP: 6Type 89 122mm - immobile, Range: 30”/80cm ROF:3 AT:14 FP: 2+ - Breakthrough gun “ �reing bombardment: 80”/200cm AT:6 FP: 3+Type 92 105mm - immobile, Range: 40”/100cm ROF:1 AT:14 FP: 2+ - Breakthrough gun, Gun Shield “ �reing bombardment: 96”/240cm AT:4 FP: 4+Type 96 150mm - immobile, Range: 24”/600cm ROF:1 AT:12 FP: 1+ - Bunker buster, Gun Shield “ �reing bombardment: 80”/200cm AT:5 FP: 2+

ANTI-AIRCRAFT

20mm AA Gun truck - Wheeled, Range: 16”/24cm ROF:4 AT:4FP:5+ - Anti-AircraftType 38 75mm - immobile, Range: 24”/100cm ROF:3 AT:11 FP: 3+ - Anti-Aircraft

INFANTRYSword team 4”/10cm ROF:1 AT:1 FP:6 - Hits on a 2+ in Assaults and has Tank Assault of 1Ri�e team 16”/40cm ROF:1 AT:2 FP:6Ri�e/MG team 16”/40cm ROF:2 AT:2 FP:6 - ROF 2 when pinnedLMG team 16”/40cm ROF:5 AT:2 FP:6 - ROF 2 when pinnedLight Mortar Type 89 - 16”/40cm ROF:1 AT:1 FP:4+ Lung mines (Nikuhaku) - human bullet, improvised Tank Assault 4Sta� team 16”/40cm ROF:1 AT:2 FP:6Pioneer teams are rated as Tank Assault 3

FORTIFICATIONSHMG Bunker immobile 24”/60cm ROF: 6 AT: 2 FP: 6 - ROF 3 when pinned

AIRCRAFTA6M “Zero” : MG toHit: 2+ AT: 6 FP: 5+ Bombs: to Hit: 4+ AT: 5 FP: 2+Betty Bomber: MG toHit: 2+ AT: 6 FP: 5+ Bombs: to Hit: 3+ AT: 7 FP: 2+

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JAPANESE ARSENAL GUADALCANAL

JAPANESE ARSENAL 1942 / 1943

AMPHIBIOUS TANKTanks like the Japanese Ka-Mi may use this rule and may move into water.The speed of these tanks is 4”/10cm as in di�cult terrain. They may even �re with their main gun or MGs.

AA MINE DISCHARGERYou may use this as Anti-Aircraft gun with RANGE: 16”/40cm ROF:2 AT: 4 FP:5 +

The AA Mine Discharger was a Japanese anti-aircraft weapon �red by 81mm mortars.The device was a simple tube like an infantry mortar of 70 mm or 81 mm caliber. Instead of a standard mortar bomb, the projectile was a tube containing seven individual mines, each mine was equipped with a parachute. When �red, the mortar threw the shell to a range of 3,000 to 4,000 feet (900 to 1,200 m) and a maximum altitude of approximately 600 m. The shell ejected the mines at the top of its arc. They would then �oat down on their parachutes. They were fused to detonate on contact or after a �xed time period, damaging nearby aircraft.The weapon could also be used like a simple cluster bomb, by �ring over enemy troops.

LUNG MINES (improvised Anti-tank weapons)

In the years of World War Two, the Japanese developed a crude hand-thrown HEAT antitank grenade, and a suicide-weapon HEAT-warhead anti-tank grenade, the lunge mine, that was not launched or thrown, but rammed into the target like a bayonet. As well as the HEAT grenade , the Type 3. The Japanese also used large improvised bombs made with teapots and other salvaged material.

TYPE 100 SUBMACHINE GUNThe Type 100 submachine gun had a rate of �re of 800 rounds/min. Between 10,000 to 30,000 were built between 1942-1945.

TYPE 96 LIGHT MACHINE GUNThe Type 96 was a light machine gun used by the Japanese from 1936-1945.

TYPE 97 BOLT-ACRTION RIFLE (SNIPER RIFLE)The Type 97 was a Japanese bolt-action ri�e, based on the Type 38 ri�e. It used the Japanese designed 6.5×50mm Arisaka caliber cartridge which produced little recoil when �red. Its stopping power was reduced by the ri�e's 31 1/2 inch long barrel which slowed the bullet, and because the charge was light compared to the bullet's weight. It was built between 1937-1945.