RS071 - Japanese Officer on Field Telephone D-Day The colourful shield provides a

The colourful shield provides a striking focal point within any display

Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery (1887–1976)

especially in New Guinea and the Pacific islands

It reflected the broader wartime emphasis on loyalty to the Emperor and the concept of service as a moral duty rather than simply a profession

reflecting the importance of small arms tactics during 19th century warfare

RS071 - Japanese Officer on Field Telephone D-Day The colourful shield provides aThe RS071 Japanese Officer on Field Telephone highlights one of the most overlooked but essential aspects of wartime operationsbattlefield communication. Throughout the Second World War, field telephones provided commanders with a reliable means of directing troops, coordinating artillery, reporting enemy movements and maintaining control across rapidly changing battlefields. Unlike radio transmissions, telephone lines offered secure communication but