Wartime History
This tank was part of the 9th Tank Regiment first based in Manchuria, then in April 1944 was sent to Saipan. During the battle of Saipan, the unit fought to the last man.

Recovery & Display
After the war, Japanese veterans recovered the tank from Saipan.  It was donated to Yasukuni Shrine & Museum on April 12, 1975, as a monument to the battle and those lost from the Tank Regiment.

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009

Type 97
Chi-Ha

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