![]() ![]() From 1903 to the present the museum tells the story of the Texas Army and Air National Guard, as well as the Texas State Guard, in both peacetime and wartime. Austin’s colony) to 1903 when the Congress created the National Guard. Highly Recommended.The 45,000-square foot Texas Military Forces Museum explores the history of the Lone Star State’s militia and volunteer forces from 1823 (date of the first militia muster in Stephen F. At 1,000 Yen for an Adult entry, 500 Yen for a University Student or 300 Yen for other school students it is well worth a visit. In summary I enjoyed the museum and found it very interesting. I note some people have complained about the museum in their reviews as they say the artifacts glorify war and loss at war and say that many truths of the war and in particular war crimes have been changed or omitted all together, but what I would say to that is that all nations are guilty of this in their own interpretations of military events and displays of war memorabilia. ![]() ![]() The Model C56 Locomotive from the opening of the Thai-Burma Railway whilst very poignant, (as many people died under forced labour), was again very interesting to see. As a lover of military hardware the displays of Japanese 'Zero' aircraft, tanks and Kaiten. Some of the letters to family written by 'Kamikaze' pilots and also by dishonoured military commanders were very moving. As well as military artifacts through the ages, with the majority from W.W.2., there are many personal exhibits in the museum with 'Last Message' letters written home by servicemen that gave their lives for Country and Emperor. ![]() Whilst visiting the 'Yasukuni Jinja' a visit to the "Yushukan Museum" is a must, espcially if you have any interest in military artifacts and history. ![]()
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