Rare 1943 Japanese WWII Philippine Expeditionary Force Book

Rare 1943 Japanese WWII propaganda/photo book titled 比島派遣軍, commonly read as Hitō Hakengun, translating to “Philippine Expeditionary Force.” This wartime publication documents Japan’s military campaign and occupation activity in the Philippines during the Pacific War.

The cover features bold red Japanese title text over a monochrome coastal/landscape image, with publication/editing text along the lower edge. Books of this type were produced for wartime reporting, morale, and propaganda purposes, offering a period Japanese perspective on the invasion and military administration of the Philippines.

A desirable and uncommon Pacific War reference piece for collectors of Japanese WWII books, propaganda publications, Philippine campaign material, and Imperial Japanese Army history. The cover is detached; the remainder of the book is in excellent condition.

Condition: cover is not attached; the rest of the book is in excellent condition. Please review photos for full details.