RS071 - Japanese Officer on Field Telephone D-Day Hoplites fought in the famous

Hoplites fought in the famous phalanx formation

The colourful shield provides a striking focal point within any display

Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery (1887–1976)

It reflected the broader wartime emphasis on loyalty to the Emperor and the concept of service as a moral duty rather than simply a profession

including the dramatic encounters that defined the conflict

RS071 - Japanese Officer on Field Telephone D-Day Hoplites fought in the famousThe RS071 Japanese Officer on Field Telephone highlights one of the most overlooked but essential aspects of wartime operationsbattlefield communication. Throughout the Second World War, field telephones provided commanders with a reliable means of directing troops, coordinating artillery, reporting enemy movements and maintaining control across rapidly changing battlefields. Unlike radio transmissions, telephone lines offered secure communication but