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.
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-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-7: IJN’s Submarine Warfare
The Imperial Japanese Navy’s (IJN) use of submarines to disrupt enemy shipping, particularly in the Pacific Ocean, during World War II.
Ij-6: IJA’s Logistics and Supply
The Imperial Japanese Army’s (IJA) logistical challenges in sustaining operations in remote theaters, often relying on primitive supply lines and limited resources.
Ij-5: IJN’s Naval Doctrine
The Imperial Japanese Navy’s (IJN) strategic and operational doctrine, emphasizing decisive battles, carrier warfare, and the use of powerful battleships.
Ij-4: IJA’s Infantry Tactics
The Imperial Japanese Army’s (IJA) emphasis on close-quarters combat, infiltration tactics, and the use of light weapons, particularly during the early stages of the Pacific War.
Ij-3: IJN’s Carrier-Based Air Power
The Imperial Japanese Navy’s (IJN) reliance on powerful aircraft carriers equipped with advanced aircraft to project air power, particularly during the early stages of the Pacific War.
Ij-2: IJA’s Banzai Charges
Desperate suicidal attacks by Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) soldiers, often involving mass charges with shouts of “Banzai!” (long live the Emperor), against enemy positions, particularly during the Pacific War.
Ij-1: IJN’s Kamikaze Tactics
The Imperial Japanese Navy’s (IJN) use of suicide attacks by pilots in specially modified aircraft, known as kamikaze, to inflict damage on enemy ships, particularly during the latter stages of World War II.