"Complete History of Nagato-class Battleships," "WWII German-Soviet Tank Development Competition [Heavy Tanks Edition]," "Bakumatsu-Choshu War" and more: "Rekishi Gunzo" June Issue Packed with Must-Read Articles for Military History and History Fans Now on Sale!
One Publishing Co., Ltd. has released the June issue of "Rekishi Gunzo," a magazine for military history and history enthusiasts. This issue features diverse historical themes, including the Nagato-class battleships, the German-Soviet tank development competition during WWII, and the Bakumatsu-Choshu War.
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One Publishing Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director and President: Kensuke Matsui) has released the 'Rekishi Gunzo June Issue' at a special price of 1,250 yen (tax included).
The first special feature in this issue is "The Complete History of the Nagato-class Battleships," which delves into the true story of the Nagato-class battleships, the world's first to be equipped with 41 cm guns and a symbol of the Imperial Japanese Navy before the war. The second special feature is "WWII German-Soviet Tank Development Competition [Heavy Tanks Edition]," which explores the reality of heavy tank development in both Germany and the Soviet Union, which underwent rapid evolution through the German-Soviet War. The third special feature is "The Bakumatsu-Choshu War," tracing the entire course of the so-called "Choshu Expeditions" by the Shogunate and various feudal domains that occurred twice during the late Edo period. This issue contains over 20 articles that history fans and military history fans should definitely read, including these three major features.
Why were the Nagato-class born? And what was their true capability?
The first special feature, "The Complete History of the Nagato-class Battleships," explores the birth, construction, characteristics as battleships, and activities after commissioning of the Nagato-class, namely the 'Nagato' and 'Mutsu,' tracing their entire trajectory with analysis. Why were they born in the first place? What was the capability of their greatest weapon, the world's first 41 cm main gun? And what was their tragic end?
●Second Special Feature "WWII German-Soviet Tank Development Competition [Heavy Tanks Edition]" and many other powerful projects!
The second special feature traces the development process of heavy tanks in Germany and the Soviet Union, which can be called the "two great tank powers" of World War II, as they influenced each other and evolved. What was the background to the birth of Germany's Tiger E type, famously known as the "Tiger Tank"? How was the Stalin tank, the culmination of Soviet heavy tanks during the war, born? This is a must-read article for tank fans.
In addition, other interesting articles include the third special feature "The Bakumatsu-Choshu War ~ Japan's First Modern War that became the 'Beginning of the End' for the Tokugawa Shogunate," a thorough color report "Military Topographical Analysis: The Three Battlefields of the Bakumatsu-Choshu War," an urgent short-term intensive series! "The Era of Non-Linear Warfare ~ Iran, Ukraine, and Beyond the Drone War: ① Mosaic Defense Doctrine, Iran War," "The MiG-25 Defection Incident," "Japanese Submarine Warfare in the Pacific War [Against Combat Vessels Edition]," and many more.
●Over 20 articles on figures and phenomena from all times and places in every issue!
The history of humanity is also a history of battles. "Rekishi Gunzo" features over 20 articles in every issue, primarily focusing on battle-related themes, covering various figures and phenomena from all times and places. Each of these themes contains drama and hints for understanding human nature. Through this small magazine, why not once again delve deeper into history?
[Product Overview]
Rekishi Gunzo June Issue
Special price: 1250 yen (tax included)
Release date: May 7, 2026 (Thursday)
Format: B5 size
ISBN: 4912191310669
Electronic version: Available
One Publishing Website: https://one-publishing.co.jp/
[Purchase this book here]
・Amazon https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0GC4ZN8C8
・7net https://7net.omni7.jp/detail/1267296851
The first special feature in this issue is "The Complete History of the Nagato-class Battleships," which delves into the true story of the Nagato-class battleships, the world's first to be equipped with 41 cm guns and a symbol of the Imperial Japanese Navy before the war. The second special feature is "WWII German-Soviet Tank Development Competition [Heavy Tanks Edition]," which explores the reality of heavy tank development in both Germany and the Soviet Union, which underwent rapid evolution through the German-Soviet War. The third special feature is "The Bakumatsu-Choshu War," tracing the entire course of the so-called "Choshu Expeditions" by the Shogunate and various feudal domains that occurred twice during the late Edo period. This issue contains over 20 articles that history fans and military history fans should definitely read, including these three major features.
Why were the Nagato-class born? And what was their true capability?
The first special feature, "The Complete History of the Nagato-class Battleships," explores the birth, construction, characteristics as battleships, and activities after commissioning of the Nagato-class, namely the 'Nagato' and 'Mutsu,' tracing their entire trajectory with analysis. Why were they born in the first place? What was the capability of their greatest weapon, the world's first 41 cm main gun? And what was their tragic end?
●Second Special Feature "WWII German-Soviet Tank Development Competition [Heavy Tanks Edition]" and many other powerful projects!
The second special feature traces the development process of heavy tanks in Germany and the Soviet Union, which can be called the "two great tank powers" of World War II, as they influenced each other and evolved. What was the background to the birth of Germany's Tiger E type, famously known as the "Tiger Tank"? How was the Stalin tank, the culmination of Soviet heavy tanks during the war, born? This is a must-read article for tank fans.
In addition, other interesting articles include the third special feature "The Bakumatsu-Choshu War ~ Japan's First Modern War that became the 'Beginning of the End' for the Tokugawa Shogunate," a thorough color report "Military Topographical Analysis: The Three Battlefields of the Bakumatsu-Choshu War," an urgent short-term intensive series! "The Era of Non-Linear Warfare ~ Iran, Ukraine, and Beyond the Drone War: ① Mosaic Defense Doctrine, Iran War," "The MiG-25 Defection Incident," "Japanese Submarine Warfare in the Pacific War [Against Combat Vessels Edition]," and many more.
●Over 20 articles on figures and phenomena from all times and places in every issue!
The history of humanity is also a history of battles. "Rekishi Gunzo" features over 20 articles in every issue, primarily focusing on battle-related themes, covering various figures and phenomena from all times and places. Each of these themes contains drama and hints for understanding human nature. Through this small magazine, why not once again delve deeper into history?
[Product Overview]
Rekishi Gunzo June Issue
Special price: 1250 yen (tax included)
Release date: May 7, 2026 (Thursday)
Format: B5 size
ISBN: 4912191310669
Electronic version: Available
One Publishing Website: https://one-publishing.co.jp/
[Purchase this book here]
・Amazon https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0GC4ZN8C8
・7net https://7net.omni7.jp/detail/1267296851