An illustrated study of newly modernized Japan's war against China, marking its rapid transition into Asia's leading military power only 30 years after emerging from feudalism. this is an outstanding and concise history of this campaign, the organisation of the armies involved, their uniforms and equipment. The author has done a significant amount of research and the fruits of his work illustrate this. Given the high-quality of this new Men at Arms addition it can be confidently said that this volume should be read by all parties interested in this conflict.