AJRP Glossary

Term (romaji) kaigun heigakkô
Japanese海軍兵学校
Japanese (GIF)
TranslationThe Naval Academy
CommentsOriginally 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."
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