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Japanese Soldier’s Kit

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Japanese Soldier’s Kit
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Photographer Jason McDonald
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Caption Author Jason McDonald
Date Photographed 1/1/2006
Location IWM Duxford
City Duxford
State or Province Cambridgeshire
Country United Kingdom
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The Australians encountered this kind of equipment during their campaigns in New Guinea and Borneo. Note the long Arasaka rifle at the bottom. A shorter version was produced to make it easier for troops to move through the jungle. Note the Digger hats at right.

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