Description: This rare c1930 photo is of the officers and captain aboard Cruiser Isuzu in Takasu, Japan. Approximate size: 6 inches x 4.3 inches The Japanese cruiser Isuzu was a light cruiser of the Nagara class in the Imperial Japanese Navy, named after the Isuzu River. Commissioned on August 15, 1923, and built by the Uraga Dock Company, Isuzu was designed to serve as the flagship of a destroyer flotilla. The cruiser had a displacement of 5,570 long tons, a length of 162.1 meters, and could reach speeds of up to 36 knots. Initially, it was armed with seven 14 cm naval guns, two 8 cm naval guns, and four twin 610 mm torpedo tubes. During World War II, Isuzu participated in several significant battles, including the Battle of Hong Kong, the Solomon Islands campaign, and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Despite its active service, the cruiser met its fate on April 7, 1945, when it was sunk by American submarines in the Netherlands East Indies. The Isuzu’s history is a testament to the intense naval engagements of the Pacific Theater during the war. During the 1930s and 1940s, Takasu, like much of Japan, experienced significant changes and challenges. This period was marked by Japan’s increasing militarization and involvement in conflicts, including the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II. The town, primarily an agricultural community, contributed to the war effort through increased production of essential crops. The national push for self-sufficiency and resource allocation for the military meant that local farmers in Takasu had to adapt to new demands and regulations. Additionally, the town’s infrastructure and daily life were influenced by the broader national policies and wartime economy, which included rationing and mobilization of resources. Despite these hardships, the resilience of the local population helped maintain agricultural productivity and community cohesion during these turbulent times. Please inspect the pictures, as they give the best representation of condition. May have discoloring, edge or corner wear, marks, creases, fading, smudges, corner or edge bends, tears, or corners missing. (C29 inventory number)
Price: 499.99 USD
Location: Davenport, Iowa
End Time: 2025-01-28T23:20:29.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Antique: Yes
Type: Photograph
Year of Production: 1938
Image Orientation: Landscape
Image Color: Sepia
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Navy
Vintage: Yes
