Rare WWII USMC Saipan D-2 Intelligence Translation & Aitape Surrender leaflet For Sale

WWII US Forces Japanese Surrender Leaflet "This Man Surrenders" w/ 1944 LetterFor sale is a historically significant, museum-quality archive of World War II psychological warfare and intelligence materials tracking the brutal Pacific theater campaigns of 1944. This group includes a rare, multi-page handwritten U.S. Marine Corps D-2 Intelligence translation of Japanese General Yoshitsugu Saito’s final suicide/banzai order on Saipan, accompanied by an exceptional handwritten veteran provenance note, and an original dual-sided, color-printed "THIS MAN SURRENDERS" safe-conduct pass directed at the Aitape area.1. The Saipan Translation Documents (3 Pages + Detail Shot)This is a full English translation produced by the D-2 Section, 4th Marine Division. It replicates the final, historic address given by Japanese Lieutenant General Yoshitsugu Saito to his troops just hours before his ritual suicide and the massive 4,300-man banzai charge.The following message is a translation by the D-2 Section 4th Marine Div. The intelligence officer of the Jap 43rd Div. captured 9th July 1944 stated that this message was delivered by Saito at approx 0800 the morning of 6 July 1944 just prior to the Generals death at 1000 that day. Confidential: Message to the officers and men defending Saipan: "I am addressing the officers + men of the Imperial Army in Saipan." For more than twenty days since the Amer. devils attacked, the officers + men + civilian employees of the Imperial Army and Navy on this island have fought well and bravely. Everywhere they have demonstrated the honor and glory of the Imperial forces. I expected that every man would do his duty. Heaven has not given us an opportunity. We have not been able to utilize fully the terrain We have fought in unison up to the present time, but now we have no materials with which to fight and our artillery for attack has been completely destroyed. Our Comrades have fallen one after another. Despite the bitterness of defeat, we pledge "7 lives to repay our Country." The barbarous attack of the enemy is being continued. Even though the enemy has occupied only a corner of Saipan, we are dying without avail. Under the violent shelling and bombing, whether we attack or whether we stay where we are, there is only death. However, in death there is life we must utilize this opportunity to exalt true Jap. manhood. I will advance with those who remain to deliver still another... Northern Marianas Defense Force C. O. Post Fleet blow to the American devils and leave my bones on Saipan as a bulwark of the Pacific. As it says in the Senjikin (battle ethics) I will even suffer the disgrace of being taken alive and I will offer up the courage of my soul and calmly rejoice in living by the eternal principle "Here I pray with you for the eternal life of the Emperor and the welfare of the country as I advance to seek out the enemy. "Follow me" Seven lives to repay our Country was the password designated by the Bn. Order (26 June) setting the attack that resulted in the break through from Nafutan Point. July 1944. C.O. Northern Marianas Defense force C.O. Past FleetHandwritten note detailing the exact chain of custody, providing incredible historical provenance:Given to me after a showing and talking about collectables April 10, 1990 at the Kiwanis meeting. Ernie Parsons was on Saipan at this time and traded two cartons of cigarettes for this translation. The originals were said to have been dropped by airplane as leaflets on the island.All pieces are housed securely in clear, protective archival sleeves. The papers show authentic, period-correct aging, minor toning, and folding lines consistent with field-carried military intelligence documents. The print and hand-brushed script on the Aitape leaflet remain incredibly sharp and well-preserved. Please review all high-resolution photographs to inspect the exact physical condition, ink clarity, and paper margins.Shipping & HandlingShipped flat and securely reinforced with heavy cardboard layers to prevent bending.Fully insured shipping with tracking provided immediately upon dispatch.