The japanese wore infantry kits. They were commonly known as the 'Hetai' - the Emeperor's footsoldier. They carried helmets for protection from the ongoing fire, and wore tight boots that came up to their knee to stop
mud from gapping in the sides. If mud were to fall into the shoe, the soldier would be exposed to diseases and the shoe would ware away. Soldiers often wore woolen puttees that they would wrap around their feet and ankles to ensure no skin was exposed. They held Arisaka Type 38 Rifles for protection and to shoot the enemy. There were many differant types of field caps worn for differant occasions. The infantry kit consists of the tunic, pants (kahkai material) and boot.
mud from gapping in the sides. If mud were to fall into the shoe, the soldier would be exposed to diseases and the shoe would ware away. Soldiers often wore woolen puttees that they would wrap around their feet and ankles to ensure no skin was exposed. They held Arisaka Type 38 Rifles for protection and to shoot the enemy. There were many differant types of field caps worn for differant occasions. The infantry kit consists of the tunic, pants (kahkai material) and boot.