A very interesting book.
He was more than a bit complimentary about the Japanese gear, particularly the canvas and leather gear, canteens, mess kits, etc. The Americans found it so functional that at times, except for uniforms, it was hard to tell US soldiers from the Japanese, the US troops using so much of the Japanese gear. Not surprising, he found the standard Arisaka too long and cumbersome, but he really liked the Arisaka carbine, likening it to a hunting rifle for ease of handling. Among the gear he admired was the issue Japanese cleaning rod which the US rifles lacked. He had little use for the M1903, considering it fragile.
I've recommended the book to my son, a soon to be retired Army officer, and a shooter.
Paul
