All language subtitles for Takakau Heitai.engl.

A Toho Culture Film Section Production

FIGHTING SOLDIERS

Producer: Keiji Matsuzaki
Music: Yuji Koseki

Location Sound: Shinichi Fujii
Cinematography: Shigeru Miki

Sound: Kinjiro Kaneyama
Directed by: Fumio Kamei

During the shooting of this film,

we received the good will
of the soldiers at the scene.

The continent is experiencing
severe labor pains

in giving birth to a New Order.

The very front lines

How old are you?

30 years old.

Do you have children?

I have two.

Do you want to go back home?

I do want to.

Tell me your occupation.

I'm just a farmer.

Mentsu Hill Battle Hospital

On the Chinese continent, no matter
where you go the water is bad.

The soldiers often think of the
pure water of their homes.

Water examination performed
by the medics

Water distribution

Dried vegetable,
dried potatoes,

dried ginseng and miso powder
were used to make a soup.

The soldiers want to
eat fresh vegetables.

The unit moved out and
left this land.

From the very day the unit left,
the farmers begin to work.

Furthermore, here, already
the surging fires of war die out.

Hay was twisted to be
used as fuel

The unit advances deep into
the continent.

There are times when, in the swift
chase, sick horses are left behind.

At these moments, the soldiers
cry in their hearts.

However, in the waging of war,
it can't be helped.

I am ready. I am ready.

There is a town in front of us.

I can hear some signal sounds
from the right side.

That�s the target.

Okay, charge.

The soldiers fight desperately.

On the eternal nature of the continent,
they carve a page of history.

Mount Ro

Summit of Mt. Ro

Late Captain Iizuka�s Grave

Emergency!
Come here please!

Headquarters of a squadron
stationed on the front line

- Hey, Okami!
- Yes?

- Is the ammo ready?
- Yes, Sir!

Go and report to the commander!

- Kanada, come over here!
- Yes!

Before setting off, get in
touch with this squadron.

Go to the operating room
and contact them now.

Find out as much as possible about
the situation and enemy forces.

When you get in touch with them,
report to the commander.

I will report to the
squadron leader,

and we will act on his orders.

That's all.
Dismissed.

Reporting about the situation
on our positions.

Enemy forces are launching
attacks from time to time.

So far, we have countered
all of those.

- Do you need reinforcements?
- Negative.

- Any casualties?
- Negative.

- Alright. Dismissed.
- Yes, Sir!

- Lieutenant, Sir!
- Yes?

Message from Colonel.

The new priority is not to keep the
enemy at bay but to make him retreat.

End of message.

- Did Colonel just give this message?
- Yes, Sir.

- Any more messages?
- No, Sir.

- Any news from your positions?
- No, Sir.

- No changes there?
-No, Sir.

- Do you have all the orders you need?
- Yes, Sir.

Tell Colonel I received the message
and will take it into account.

Dismissed.

- Lieutenant Kada!
- Yes?

What's the situation
on our post on the south?

They have just
repelled an attack.

Report to the commander.

Reporting. Concerning the
numbers of our troops.

There are 150 soldiers from the first
platoon on the right mount.

- 150?
- That's right.

- And there are 30 on the left mount.
- 30?

We're here to find out the
situation with our troops.

They're still holding their positions.

Tell them what you just told me.

There are 150 soldiers on
the right mount.

- And there are 30 on the left mount.
- 30 soldiers...

Any casualties?

No, Sir.

- Everyone ready to fight?
- Yes.

What's the situation
on the eastern post?

On the eastern post...

- There are about 20 men.
- About 20...

The enemy recently attacked
from the right.

How did we respond?

A few enemy soldiers have
been taken prisoners.

How many?

How many captives?

- About 20.
- 20?

- And during the second attack?
- During the second... 20.

- By the iron mine? 20?
- Yes, Sir.

- Anyone in need of medical treatment?
- Yes.

- We have wounded.
- Where?

On the eastern post.

- On the east then...
- Yes.

-There are three wounded.
-Three?

We'll send one paramedic.

Can they fight?

Yes, Sir.
Everyone can fight.

- And no casualties?
- No, Sir.

- Toba!
- Yes, Sir?

Call Takemura...

- Takemura!
- Yes?

No need to call, he's here.
Takemura, are your men here?

Yes, Sir.

Get them to prepare the horses,

and tell Komura that a paramedic
is needed on the eastern post.

Platoon commander says the
enemy is moving north.

- Where did he get this information?
- From intercepted messages.

- Intercepted messages?
- Yes, Sir.

- Can we surround them?
- Yes.

How many troops do
we need for that?

We have five squadrons
positioned on the perimeter.

About 10 more soldiers are
setting an ambush on Dayama.

- One squadron?
- Yes.

Do we have enough soldiers
on the right mount?

The enemy has been forced
to retreat.

And they have stopped advancing
from the right?

Do we know
they're not going to go around?

We have the situation under control.

- Under control, you say?
- Yes, Sir.

Alright.

Lieutenant Kada!

Contact the fifth squadron.

Here are the first and
the fifth posts.

They are
on both sides of the village.

There are a lot of huts
with straw roof there.

We have to keep the powder
away from those.

- Everything clear?
- Yes.

Contact the fifth squadron and tell them
to pass this message to both posts.

Yes, Sir!

Is your squadron ready
with the preparations?

Yes, Sir.

The alignment...

The alignment of the
battalion is triangular.

The squadron by the village...

The squadron by the village must
be relocated to the right slope.

In order to extend the perimeter,

we have to position
our troops differently.

The company commander...

said that on the right

there's a big hill, which
it's dangerous to go over.

- Stay on the right side of it.
- Yes, Sir.

Start the preparations.

Since we are to move the
squadron to the right slope,

permission to request 27
soldiers in reinforcements.

- 27 soldiers?
- Yes.

- How many are there now?
- 20 soldiers.

Do you need
more horses to move the ammo?

We have enough horses.

Understood.

Tell the company commander
we need reinforcements.

Start preparing for relocation

and notify the commander
before you set off.

Yes, Sir.

We took three horses from
the camp to the village.

To move the ammo?
Alright.

Commander, we contacted
the second platoon.

The second platoon has been
relocated to the western post.

Alright. Understood.

Go to the operating room.

Tell them to pass the message
to other squadrons.

Commander! We received urgent
orders to advance west.

- Have we pushed them back?
- Yes.

Kimura! Kimura!

And you...
Contact the batallion.

Tell them that we've
received the orders,

and that squadrons from the
east must head west.

The way is clear there.

But tell the batallion commander

to assign a few squadrons
to cover those on the east,

just in case.

We're experiencing problems
contacting the batallion.

We might not be able to contact
them from the operating room.

If that is the case,

permission to take a
horse to send a messenger.

Permission granted. Take a horse
from the camp. Do it right away.

- Do you have all the papers?
- Yes, Sir.

Let me know when it's done.

- Commander!
- Yes?

Everything is ready.

Alright. Dismissed.

Listen to the orders!

All troops are to advance

towards the right
slope immediately.

Tell everyone!

We have to close the triangle
made by our troops.

We're heading south, while maintaining
defense on the eastern side.

- Takada!
- Yes?

You'll be the one in
charge of the radio.

Yes, Sir.

"Die a glorious death for
the Emperor."

When they think of this phrase,

the soldiers' emotions
surge beautifully upward.

Thank you very much
for the letter.

According to your letter,

you must be in a
very difficult situation.

On the 18th of the month,
which is the Vernal Equinox Day,

we read that Nagata and
Taniyama had died.

The family was surprised and sad.

It doesn�t say if they were
killed or wounded in action.

Every day,
I read the newspapers,

but until today
there has been no announcement.

Since the 18th,

we have been doing nothing
but waiting for the news.

Some time ago, you asked about
the children�s photograph,

but the way they did the
photograph delayed it,

and it was finally finished
a few days ago.

but the photo processing
took too long.

Because of the reason I mentioned
above, I have been waiting to send it.

I sent the children�s photograph anyway,
thinking you might still be alive.

The entire family
is doing very well,

so please do not worry.

More than anything,
please be patient,

and work as hard as you are able for
the sake of His Majesty the Emperor.

September 23rd.
Your Wife.

On this kind of night, for the soldiers,
the cry of the donkeys

frequently pierces their ears.

Attention!

- Count!
- 1! 2! 3! 4!

(Counting)

(Counting)

Focus!

Bow to the Captain!

Rest!

Rest!

The Captain's turn!

Turn right!

Now!

Take the hats off!

Bow to the Emperor!

Rest!

First, soldiers should be loyal!

Soldiers should be loyal!

Second, soldiers should
have manners!

Soldiers should have manners!

Third, soldiers should be brave.

Soldiers should be brave.

Fourth, soldiers should
do their duty.

Soldiers should
do their duty.

Fifth, soldiers should
follow the rules.

Soldiers should follow the rules.

Bow to the Emperor!

Rest!
Put the hats on!

A morning close to the Meiji
Emperor�s Birthday,

the unit starts the final advance
toward Wuhan.

Just before that departure...

Attention!

Start playing!

Now!

Rest!

Ready! Focus!

Start!

Ready!

Start!

Wuhan

Come here!
Tell me about the current situation!

- We don�t know the location!
- Not at all?

No.
We don�t have any information.

- Do we have a bunker?
- Yes, we do.

We are asking for
more guns right now.

- What is going on with the guns?
- We are asking for more guns.

- Asking for more?
- Yes.

- How much ammo?
- We have about 16 kg.

16 kg?
Can you see the target?

We can�t right now.

Okay, move now.
Find the target.

- I will follow you shortly.
- Okay.

Thank you for your service.

Keep moving!

You can do it!

They faced resistance in Wuhan.

Protect Wuhan

Protect Wuhan

Han River. On Ekanseki Square,

the music corps
conducts a performance.

The soldiers do not speak
of brilliant military exploits,

they do not speak of honor.

Simply put, after accomplishing
a great task,

they comfortably rest their weary bodies
and quietly enjoy themselves.

The soldiers go over
the desolated battlefield.

On this day,
already on the back streets,

as can be seen
In the scorched earth,

moves the will to live.

Fighting Soldiers
THE END