Historic tank completes trip home to Japan thanks to Fredericksburg museum
According to the museum, the exchange marked the end of a bilateral agreement signed in March 2024.
'Unlike its predecessor, this newly acquired replica will be actively utilized in the Museum's immersive living history programs, significantly enhancing visitor experiences through interactive interpretation of Pacific Theater history,' the museum said.
According to the Pacific War museum, the transfer prompted correspondence and messages of gratitude from prominent Japanese government officials and helped highlight the exchange's diplomatic significance and the strengthening of bilateral relationships.
'This exchange represents not just a significant cultural and historical event, but also an unprecedented moment of international cooperation and goodwill,' said David Shields, museum director of the National Museum of the Pacific War. 'The return of the Type 97 Chi-Ha Medium Tank to Japan underscores our dedication to preserving global military heritage while strengthening international friendships.'
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