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An Imperial Japanese Army ammunition dump explodes at Hirakata, Osaka, Japan, killing 94.

Historical image related to An Imperial Japanese Army ammunition dump explodes at Hirakata, Osaka, Japan, killing 94. from March 1, 1939

Imperial Japanese Army

Principal ground force of the Empire of Japan

The Imperial Japanese Army was the principal ground force of the Empire of Japan from 1871 to 1945. It played a central role in Japan’s rapid modernization during the Meiji period, fought in numerous conflicts including the First Sino-Japanese War, the Russo-Japanese War, World…
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Hirakata

City in northeastern Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Hirakata is a city in northeastern Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2021, the city had an estimated population of 397,681 in 183075 households and a population density of 6100 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 65.12 square kilometres (25.14 sq mi).
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