Eugen Pinak
@eugenpinak.bsky.social
Ukrainian who is interested in military history (mainly of Japan and Ukraine) and orders of battle.
Українець, який цікавиться воєнною історією (переважно Японії та України) і організацією армій.
My Japanese military history website: https://rikukaigun.org
Українець, який цікавиться воєнною історією (переважно Японії та України) і організацією армій.
My Japanese military history website: https://rikukaigun.org
Ukrainian Collectsion magazine made it to the BlueSky.
Those guys have a lot of knowledge about modern and historical Ukrainian militaria (both modern had historical).
So if you are interested in this topic - please follow them.
Those guys have a lot of knowledge about modern and historical Ukrainian militaria (both modern had historical).
So if you are interested in this topic - please follow them.
Today in Ukraine we celebrate Sergeant's Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
To reward the best sergeants and petty officers, there is an honorary badge of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine "The Best Sergeant (Petty Officer) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine".
To reward the best sergeants and petty officers, there is an honorary badge of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine "The Best Sergeant (Petty Officer) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine".
November 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Ukrainian Collectsion magazine made it to the BlueSky.
Those guys have a lot of knowledge about modern and historical Ukrainian militaria (both modern had historical).
So if you are interested in this topic - please follow them.
Those guys have a lot of knowledge about modern and historical Ukrainian militaria (both modern had historical).
So if you are interested in this topic - please follow them.
Religion in the old Japanese military is a topic, which interested me a lot.
Yet for all the abundance of works about bushido, etc. I have found exactly zero works on this topic ☹️
Yet for all the abundance of works about bushido, etc. I have found exactly zero works on this topic ☹️
November 7, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Religion in the old Japanese military is a topic, which interested me a lot.
Yet for all the abundance of works about bushido, etc. I have found exactly zero works on this topic ☹️
Yet for all the abundance of works about bushido, etc. I have found exactly zero works on this topic ☹️
TO&E drawing, Japanese intermediate organization of infantry company in 1939.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/11/to-d...
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More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/11/to-d...
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November 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
TO&E drawing, Japanese intermediate organization of infantry company in 1939.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/11/to-d...
#ORBATBoys
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/11/to-d...
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TO&E drawing, Japanese machine-gun company (1945) - 12-guns.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/10/to-d...
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More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/10/to-d...
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October 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
TO&E drawing, Japanese machine-gun company (1945) - 12-guns.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/10/to-d...
#ORBATBoys
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/10/to-d...
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TO&E drawing, Japanese machine-gun company (1940 & 1943) - 8-guns
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/10/to-d...
#ORBATBoys
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/10/to-d...
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October 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
TO&E drawing, Japanese machine-gun company (1940 & 1943) - 8-guns
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/10/to-d...
#ORBATBoys
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/10/to-d...
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Reposted by Eugen Pinak
On August 1, 1940, signs and posters reading "Luxury is the enemy (Teki)" were put up all over Tokyo.
In response, author Nagai Kafuu wrote in his diary, "Is there really anything in Tokyo today that can be called extravagant? It's something to laugh at."
In response, author Nagai Kafuu wrote in his diary, "Is there really anything in Tokyo today that can be called extravagant? It's something to laugh at."
October 16, 2025 at 11:42 AM
On August 1, 1940, signs and posters reading "Luxury is the enemy (Teki)" were put up all over Tokyo.
In response, author Nagai Kafuu wrote in his diary, "Is there really anything in Tokyo today that can be called extravagant? It's something to laugh at."
In response, author Nagai Kafuu wrote in his diary, "Is there really anything in Tokyo today that can be called extravagant? It's something to laugh at."
TO&E drawing, Japanese Infantry company, Amphibious infantry regiment of the "Ocean" or "Regimental Combat Team" division, 1943-44.
The only time I've seen anti-tank rifle in 1942-45 IJA TO&Es.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/10/to-d...
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The only time I've seen anti-tank rifle in 1942-45 IJA TO&Es.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/10/to-d...
#ORBATBoys
October 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
TO&E drawing, Japanese Infantry company, Amphibious infantry regiment of the "Ocean" or "Regimental Combat Team" division, 1943-44.
The only time I've seen anti-tank rifle in 1942-45 IJA TO&Es.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/10/to-d...
#ORBATBoys
The only time I've seen anti-tank rifle in 1942-45 IJA TO&Es.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/10/to-d...
#ORBATBoys
Even before Japan entered Pacific War, it already had supply problems at home - so propaganda had to ridicule other countries as living in worse conditions.
Supply problems are not surprising, as by 1941 Japan fought a big war in China for 4 years.
Supply problems are not surprising, as by 1941 Japan fought a big war in China for 4 years.
A Japanese cartoon from Oct. 1941, ridiculing Londoners during the Blitz
"Don't worry," reads the caption, dripping in sarcasm, "We are blessed with an abundance of supplies."
"Don't worry," reads the caption, dripping in sarcasm, "We are blessed with an abundance of supplies."
October 16, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Even before Japan entered Pacific War, it already had supply problems at home - so propaganda had to ridicule other countries as living in worse conditions.
Supply problems are not surprising, as by 1941 Japan fought a big war in China for 4 years.
Supply problems are not surprising, as by 1941 Japan fought a big war in China for 4 years.
Old "Either-Or" logical fallacy exposed by @justinpykehistory.bsky.social .
Also note, that neither quality nor quantity of weaponry BY ITSELF wins wars. Strategy, tactics, training, logistics and many other factors are also influencing outcomes of wars.
Also note, that neither quality nor quantity of weaponry BY ITSELF wins wars. Strategy, tactics, training, logistics and many other factors are also influencing outcomes of wars.
I think the core of why this argument repeatedly appears in discussions is the casual assumption that if you make a vast amount of something then it must be mediocre-to-bad, when the reality in the Second World War was that the Allies were so industrially dominant they had both quality and quantity.
Like this is such a wrong statement that anyone making it should not be taken seriously at all (this piece annoyed the shit out of me at the time and I have not had the opportunity to litigate it lol)
October 7, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Old "Either-Or" logical fallacy exposed by @justinpykehistory.bsky.social .
Also note, that neither quality nor quantity of weaponry BY ITSELF wins wars. Strategy, tactics, training, logistics and many other factors are also influencing outcomes of wars.
Also note, that neither quality nor quantity of weaponry BY ITSELF wins wars. Strategy, tactics, training, logistics and many other factors are also influencing outcomes of wars.
TO&E Japanese Infantry and Assault Companies, infantry regiment Type 1, 1945.
Type 1 regiments were for coastal defense of Japanese Islands.
Note unique squad organization in both companies.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/10/to-d...
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Type 1 regiments were for coastal defense of Japanese Islands.
Note unique squad organization in both companies.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/10/to-d...
#ORBATBoys
October 5, 2025 at 8:59 AM
TO&E Japanese Infantry and Assault Companies, infantry regiment Type 1, 1945.
Type 1 regiments were for coastal defense of Japanese Islands.
Note unique squad organization in both companies.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/10/to-d...
#ORBATBoys
Type 1 regiments were for coastal defense of Japanese Islands.
Note unique squad organization in both companies.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/10/to-d...
#ORBATBoys
Mitsubishi Ki-2 was the backbone of IJAAF bomber force in early 1930s.
October 3, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Mitsubishi Ki-2 was the backbone of IJAAF bomber force in early 1930s.
TO&E Japanese Infantry Company, infantry regiment Type 2, 1945.
Type 2 regiments were for "Mobile Striking Divisions", intended to counter-attack US forces, that landed on Japanese Islands.
Note team organization of squads.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/09/to-d...
#ORBATBoys
Type 2 regiments were for "Mobile Striking Divisions", intended to counter-attack US forces, that landed on Japanese Islands.
Note team organization of squads.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/09/to-d...
#ORBATBoys
September 29, 2025 at 7:42 PM
TO&E Japanese Infantry Company, infantry regiment Type 2, 1945.
Type 2 regiments were for "Mobile Striking Divisions", intended to counter-attack US forces, that landed on Japanese Islands.
Note team organization of squads.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/09/to-d...
#ORBATBoys
Type 2 regiments were for "Mobile Striking Divisions", intended to counter-attack US forces, that landed on Japanese Islands.
Note team organization of squads.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/09/to-d...
#ORBATBoys
From photo it's easy to see, how Taigei was intended for quick conversion into aircraft carrier for war.
To have flush flying deck one need to remove lightly build superstructure, smokestack, 2 masts + reroute smoke to side of ship. Small hangar is already present. > CV is ready.
To have flush flying deck one need to remove lightly build superstructure, smokestack, 2 masts + reroute smoke to side of ship. Small hangar is already present. > CV is ready.
September 18, 2025 at 8:31 AM
From photo it's easy to see, how Taigei was intended for quick conversion into aircraft carrier for war.
To have flush flying deck one need to remove lightly build superstructure, smokestack, 2 masts + reroute smoke to side of ship. Small hangar is already present. > CV is ready.
To have flush flying deck one need to remove lightly build superstructure, smokestack, 2 masts + reroute smoke to side of ship. Small hangar is already present. > CV is ready.
TO&E drawing of the infantry company of infantry regiment of the Imperial Japanese Army according to the 1940 and 1943 mobilization plans.
This was the standard organization of Japanese infantry during 1940-1945.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/09/to-d...
#ORBATBoys
This was the standard organization of Japanese infantry during 1940-1945.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/09/to-d...
#ORBATBoys
September 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
TO&E drawing of the infantry company of infantry regiment of the Imperial Japanese Army according to the 1940 and 1943 mobilization plans.
This was the standard organization of Japanese infantry during 1940-1945.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/09/to-d...
#ORBATBoys
This was the standard organization of Japanese infantry during 1940-1945.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/09/to-d...
#ORBATBoys
Good discussion on oft-discussed topic - why Imperial Japanese military fielded no strategic bombers?
Mistake or Calculated Risk? Why Japan Did Not Build Strategic Bombers during World War 2 - Join a fascinating chat w/ @justinpykehistory.bsky.social on why Japan went hot & cold on long-range strategic bombers.
youtu.be/nstaj1mHFHU
youtu.be/nstaj1mHFHU
Mistake or Calculated Risk? Why Japan Did Not Build Strategic Bombers
YouTube video by Military Aviation History
youtu.be
September 12, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Good discussion on oft-discussed topic - why Imperial Japanese military fielded no strategic bombers?
TO&E drawing of the draft of the new organization of the infantry company of the Type “A” infantry regiment of the Imperial Japanese Army, based on the 1936 document, acquired by the Soviet intelligence.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/09/to-d...
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More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/09/to-d...
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September 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
TO&E drawing of the draft of the new organization of the infantry company of the Type “A” infantry regiment of the Imperial Japanese Army, based on the 1936 document, acquired by the Soviet intelligence.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/09/to-d...
#ORBATBoys
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/09/to-d...
#ORBATBoys
Made another version of TO&E drawing of infantry company of Type “A” infantry regiment of the Imperial Japanese Army (1936), I've posted day ago.
This time I've mixed NATO and mine symbols together. Do you like it?
More details on my site: rikukaigun.org/IJA/1936_Typ...
#ORBATBoys
This time I've mixed NATO and mine symbols together. Do you like it?
More details on my site: rikukaigun.org/IJA/1936_Typ...
#ORBATBoys
September 7, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Made another version of TO&E drawing of infantry company of Type “A” infantry regiment of the Imperial Japanese Army (1936), I've posted day ago.
This time I've mixed NATO and mine symbols together. Do you like it?
More details on my site: rikukaigun.org/IJA/1936_Typ...
#ORBATBoys
This time I've mixed NATO and mine symbols together. Do you like it?
More details on my site: rikukaigun.org/IJA/1936_Typ...
#ORBATBoys
TO&E drawing of infantry company of IJA Type “A” infantry regiment (1936).
More details here: rikukaigun.org/IJA/1936_Typ...
I’ve made 2 versions: one based on NATO symbols, another based on symbols of my own design. Which version do you prefer?
#ORBATBoys
More details here: rikukaigun.org/IJA/1936_Typ...
I’ve made 2 versions: one based on NATO symbols, another based on symbols of my own design. Which version do you prefer?
#ORBATBoys
September 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
TO&E drawing of infantry company of IJA Type “A” infantry regiment (1936).
More details here: rikukaigun.org/IJA/1936_Typ...
I’ve made 2 versions: one based on NATO symbols, another based on symbols of my own design. Which version do you prefer?
#ORBATBoys
More details here: rikukaigun.org/IJA/1936_Typ...
I’ve made 2 versions: one based on NATO symbols, another based on symbols of my own design. Which version do you prefer?
#ORBATBoys
rikukaigun.org update.
Started to build a library of useful historical sources on the Imperial Japanese military. Plan to add more in the future.
rikukaigun.org/rikukaigun-g...
Started to build a library of useful historical sources on the Imperial Japanese military. Plan to add more in the future.
rikukaigun.org/rikukaigun-g...
September 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
rikukaigun.org update.
Started to build a library of useful historical sources on the Imperial Japanese military. Plan to add more in the future.
rikukaigun.org/rikukaigun-g...
Started to build a library of useful historical sources on the Imperial Japanese military. Plan to add more in the future.
rikukaigun.org/rikukaigun-g...
rikukaigun.org update.
Added drawings on organization of the infantry company of the IJA type "A" infantry regiment for the Mobilization plan for 1937 (1936): rikukaigun.org/IJA/1936_Typ...
Added drawings on organization of the infantry company of the IJA type "A" infantry regiment for the Mobilization plan for 1937 (1936): rikukaigun.org/IJA/1936_Typ...
September 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
rikukaigun.org update.
Added drawings on organization of the infantry company of the IJA type "A" infantry regiment for the Mobilization plan for 1937 (1936): rikukaigun.org/IJA/1936_Typ...
Added drawings on organization of the infantry company of the IJA type "A" infantry regiment for the Mobilization plan for 1937 (1936): rikukaigun.org/IJA/1936_Typ...
Interesting video from around early WWII, showing life on various Japanese warship and submarine (colorized).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D001...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D001...
Life on a Japanese Warship in WWII - Colorized Japanese Propaganda Film
YouTube video by Look in The Past War Archives
www.youtube.com
August 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Interesting video from around early WWII, showing life on various Japanese warship and submarine (colorized).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D001...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D001...
rikukaigun.org update.
Added Jeff Donahoo's Imperial Japanese Navy Order of Battle (with data on personnel) - December 1, 1941: rikukaigun.org/JeffD/IJN_OO...
Updated data on Kaiten Pilots: rikukaigun.org/JeffD/Kaiten...
Added Jeff Donahoo's Imperial Japanese Navy Order of Battle (with data on personnel) - December 1, 1941: rikukaigun.org/JeffD/IJN_OO...
Updated data on Kaiten Pilots: rikukaigun.org/JeffD/Kaiten...
August 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
rikukaigun.org update.
Added Jeff Donahoo's Imperial Japanese Navy Order of Battle (with data on personnel) - December 1, 1941: rikukaigun.org/JeffD/IJN_OO...
Updated data on Kaiten Pilots: rikukaigun.org/JeffD/Kaiten...
Added Jeff Donahoo's Imperial Japanese Navy Order of Battle (with data on personnel) - December 1, 1941: rikukaigun.org/JeffD/IJN_OO...
Updated data on Kaiten Pilots: rikukaigun.org/JeffD/Kaiten...
Bought and operated by the Imperial Japanese Army, Parseval PL 13 (Parseval-Luftschiff 13, in Japanese 雄飛, Yuhi) was a non-rigid military single-gondola airship made in 1912 by the Luft-Fahrzeug-Gesellschaft in Bitterfeld (Germany), designed by von Parseval.
August 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Bought and operated by the Imperial Japanese Army, Parseval PL 13 (Parseval-Luftschiff 13, in Japanese 雄飛, Yuhi) was a non-rigid military single-gondola airship made in 1912 by the Luft-Fahrzeug-Gesellschaft in Bitterfeld (Germany), designed by von Parseval.
Another interesting video. This time IJN aircraft attack Allied ships in 1942.
Japanese Newsreel footage of the Battle of Makassar Strait showing G3M and G4M bombers conducting high level bombing on allied vessels in the Java Sea youtu.be/MtxMvvKExRs?...
Battle of Makassar Strait - Japanese Footage (1942)
YouTube video by Lancero99
youtu.be
August 21, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Another interesting video. This time IJN aircraft attack Allied ships in 1942.
Regarding my previous posts about torpedo cruiser "Ooi".
Original video can be seen here (video of G4M training with "Ooi", "Kinu" and "Aoba" is the first part of it):
archive.org/details/hidu...
Original video can be seen here (video of G4M training with "Ooi", "Kinu" and "Aoba" is the first part of it):
archive.org/details/hidu...
Hiduplah Indonesia : Nippon Eigasha Djawa : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
This film is part of a collection Japanese films used by the propaganda department of the Japanese military administration during the Pacific War, when the...
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August 20, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Regarding my previous posts about torpedo cruiser "Ooi".
Original video can be seen here (video of G4M training with "Ooi", "Kinu" and "Aoba" is the first part of it):
archive.org/details/hidu...
Original video can be seen here (video of G4M training with "Ooi", "Kinu" and "Aoba" is the first part of it):
archive.org/details/hidu...