Historical research through illustrations: An illustrated guide to Japanese battles

This groundbreaking classic, illustrated with approximately 260 meticulous illustrations hand-drawn by the author, is now back in print!

Accurately recreates battle rituals and etiquette, as well as equipment and flags.

This book takes a step-by-step look at various aspects of battle, from mobilization to battle's conclusion, with detailed explanations of the rituals and etiquette at each stage. Next, it depicts the battlefield, focusing on the flags. It's safe to say that there have been virtually no accurate depictions of the flags used by battlefield personnel. This is because previous books on flags have only provided examples of the flag's shape, without any insight into the specific circumstances under which the flag was used, its size, or other specific circumstances.

(From the "Introduction")