Examines aspects of the Japanese armed forces in Malaya, including organization, tactics, and equipment.

"February 22, 1942"--Page iii.

Section IStatement by General Wavell on the Japanese Army in Malaya -- Introduction -- Training in the Japanese Army -- Modern military techniques -- Modern techniques displayed in Malaya -- Discipline and morale of Japanese soldiers -- Section II Organization and tactics of the Japanese platoon and section on the Malayan Front -- The infantry platoon -- The infantry section -- The approach march -- Bivouacking -- Transportation -- Night operations -- Messing -- Section III Information upon various items of Japanese matériel -- A new type of Japanese light machine gun (illustrated on the cover) -- Fighter planes -- Bombs -- Observation balloons -- Artillery -- Grenades -- Grenade dischargers -- Revolvers -- Section IV The Japanese parachute attack upon Palembang -- Large-scale use of parachutists -- Defeat of the parachutists.