Type 1 experimental design led to the Type 2 Ka-Mi, which was based on the Type 95 Ha-Go light tank chassis.<unk> Type 1 experimental design led to the Type 2 Ka-Mi, which was based on the Type 95 Ha-Go light tank chassis. Type 2 Ka-Mi was the first production Japanese amphibious tank, although beginning in 1942 only 182 to 184 units were built. Type 2 Ka-Mi was first used in combat on Guadalcanal. Later they were encountered by US forces in fighting on the Marshall Islands, and Mariana Islands; particularly on Saipan where they supported the Yokosuka Base Special Naval Landing Forces in its failed amphibious operation.<unk> Later they were encountered by US forces in fighting on the Marshall Islands, and Mariana Islands; particularly on Saipan where they supported the Yokosuka Base Special Naval Landing Forces in its failed amphibious operation. <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk>
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