Ij-8: IJA’s Guerrilla Warfare

The Imperial Japanese Army’s (IJA) use of guerrilla tactics, particularly in Southeast Asia and China, to harass and disrupt enemy forces.

Ij-9: IJN’s Naval Guns

The Imperial Japanese Navy’s (IJN) use of powerful naval guns, particularly on battleships and cruisers, to engage enemy ships and shore installations.

Ij-10: IJA’s Tank Warfare

The Imperial Japanese Army’s (IJA) use of tanks, particularly during the early stages of the Pacific War, although their tank forces were generally inferior to those of their adversaries.

Ii-21: Island Hopping Campaign

The strategy employed by the United States in the Pacific theater during World War II, involving the capture of key islands to advance towards Japan.

Ii-22: Italian Navy (Regia Marina)

The naval forces of the Kingdom of Italy during World War II, known for its involvement in the Mediterranean theater and its use of warships like the Littorio-class battleships.

Ii-40: Italian Resistance Movement

The network of Italian civilians and soldiers who opposed the Fascist regime and the Axis powers during World War II.

Ii-2: Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN)

The naval forces of the Empire of Japan during World War II, renowned for its aggressive tactics and powerful warships, including aircraft carriers like the Akagi and the Yamato.

Ii-9: Ironclad Doctrine

The belief, prevalent in some countries before World War II, that large, heavily armored warships were the key to naval dominance, often leading to the development of battleships like the Bismarck and the Yamato.

Ii-10: Iron Cross

A military decoration awarded to soldiers in the German armed forces, signifying bravery and valor in combat. It was a highly prestigious award during World War II.

Ii-11: Italian Royal Air Force (Regia Aeronautica)

The air force of the Kingdom of Italy during World War II, known for its involvement in the North African campaign and its use of aircraft like the Fiat CR.42.