World War II (Japan)

Vintage Japanese World War II broadside issued by Commanding General of the Armed Forces Yamashita Tomoyuki. In Japanese; headline reads: "This leaflet is being distributed by American airplanes to all Japanese Armed Forces personnel who are bot aware of the Offical Notification." The text is a "Military Order from the northernmost base" and is dated August, 30, "the 20th year of the Emperor's reign." It reads in full: "This order to cease all wartime hostilities is being issued from the highest authority. Each soldier must cease fighting at once. You are further instructed to communicate this order to other fellow soldiers. However, military discipline is to be maintained; to continue to obey the orders of your military superior. All units are to assemble at a convenient location. Contact the nearest American unit and await further instructions."

One page; quarto; 7 x 10 inches. In very good condition with light signs of age and wear. Provenance: From the archive of the founder of the Museum of World War II , Boston, MA, Kenneth Rendell.