Esposito, Gabriele
Japanese Armies 1868-1877: The Boshin War and Satsuma Rebellion (Men-at-Arms)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472837080
- author:
- Esposito, Gabriele
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 48
- Dimensions:
- 24.8 x 18.4 centimetres (0.17 kg
- Genre:
- History, Asia, Japan,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Japanese Armies 1868-1877: The Boshin War and Satsuma Rebellion The late 19th century saw a significant transformation in Japan's military, as the country transitioned from traditional Samurai equipment and tactics to those of the Western world. The Meiji Restoration of 1868 marked a decisive turning point, as the monarchy opened Japan to the outside world and began to modernize its army. However, this process was met with resistance from the traditional Samurai feudal nobility, leading to a series of battles that would shape the course of Japanese history. The Boshin War of 1868-69 was the first major clash between the modernized Imperial Army and the traditional Samurai forces. The war saw the involvement of foreign military advisers, including a French officer who defected to the rebel side. The Imperial Army ultimately emerged victorious, but the modernization process continued, and social changes began to erode the Samurai class's power and influence. The Satsuma Rebellion of 1877 was a final, desperate attempt by the Samurai to resist the modernization of Japan. Led by Saigo Takamori, the rebellion was ultimately crushed by the Imperial forces, marking the end of the Samurai class and the beginning of a new era in Japanese history.
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