AJRP Glossary
Term (romaji) | kaigun heigakkô |
Japanese | 海軍兵学校 |
Japanese (GIF) | |
Translation | The Naval Academy |
Comments | Originally established in Tsukiji, Tokyo as the initial place of reception and education of naval recruits, the Naval Academy was moved to Hiroshima in 1888, where it remained until the end of the Pacific War. It was also known as "Etajima." |
Type | Unit |