List of infantry weapons of the Imperial Japanese Navy

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During their reign of power, the Japanese Imperial Navy utilized many weapons, from their initial formation in 1868 to help defend themselves against rapidly growing neighbors and Western countries, to their ultimate demise in 1945 after Japan surrendered to the Allies in World War II. These weapons consisted of; Rifles, Pistols, Submachine guns, Machine guns, Infantry mortars, Grenades and grande discharges, Light anti-aircraft weapons, Anti-tank weapons, Flamethrower, and Military swords. These weapons were utilized to help build the strength of the Japanese Imperial Navy but also defend and attack against opposing Navies.

Rifles[edit]

  • VZ-24 (rifle)

Pistols[edit]

Sub machine guns[edit]

Machine guns[edit]

Infantry mortars[edit]

Grenades and grenade dischargers[edit]

Light anti-aircraft weapons[edit]

Anti-tank weapons[edit]

Flamethrower[edit]

Military swords[edit]