This well-preserved leaflet was produced by the Psychological Warfare Branch of the U.S. Army. It was dropped by U.S. forces on Japanese troops in Northern Luzon following American victory at the Lingayen Gulf. The illustration shows the position of American troops in red superimposed against a map of the region in blue.

The back of the leaflet contains Japanese text that describes the situation including:

"After the American Army landed at Lingayen Gulf you fought bravely against overwhelming American forces. You did your full duty as soldiers, but the fortunes of war went against you."

"Soldiers! If you decide on rebirth, in order that mistakes may not occur, throw away your weapons and approach our positions or sentries waving this leaflet. The time to come is between sunrise and sunset."

A second copy of the leaflet is included in this lot which appears to have a printing error as no map is present, only the tactical positions.

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Condition: A

Clean sheets with a few small staple holes.