This well-preserved leaflet coded "113-J-1" was produced by the Psychological Warfare Branch of the U.S. Army. It was dropped by U.S. forces on "Japanese troops anywhere." The illustration on the front of the leaflet shows a strong Japanese riveter at work on a new building while ruined buildings and Mt. Fuji appear in the background.

The back of the leaflet contains Japanese text and is accompanied by an additional page with the official English translation. A portion of this text is shown below (see images for complete text):

"Japan's great cities are being heavily bombed from bases on the Pacific Islands and on Okinawa. The industrial districts of Tokyo, Nagoya, and Kobe are being devastated. Great areas in these once flourishing cities have been reduced to ashes."

"On the day when the militarists are crushed and peace returns under a modern government, will you not be needed for the great work of rebuilding Japan?"

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Condition: A

Clean and colorful with tiny staple holes at left. Accompanying text page has light toning and staple holes at top left.