Japanese newsreels (1937-1943)

A ceremonial event of the Imperial Japanese Navy and Imperial Japanese Army.

Officers of the Imperial Japanese Navy line up on the deck of a warship.

A view of the waters and ships.

Boats pass by the flagship.

Units of the Imperial Japanese Army are lined up for parade.

Officers march along the line.

The flag of the Japanese Armed Forces is carried.

Army units pass the commander, who is reviewing the parade.

A ceremonial banquet on board a ship.

Officers of the Navy and Army stand at the table.

A high-ranking officer delivers a speech.

The officers pour wine, raise their glasses, greet each other, and drink.

The commander makes a toast, the officers shout "Banzai" and drink.

A view of the banquet from above.

A ceremonial event of Japanese and Chinese military personnel.

An officer steps up to the microphone and delivers a speech to the assembled Chinese military.

The officer makes a toast, everyone drinks.

A response speech from the Chinese side.

Warships of the Imperial Japanese Navy at anchor.

A ceremonial event for the Japanese military.

The assembled commanders and subordinates salute each other with military flags.

A military band marches past.