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A secret society in the Imperial Japanese Army launches an abortive coup d'état attempt.

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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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October incident

1931 aborative coup d'état in Japan

The October incident , also known as the Imperial Colors incident , was an abortive coup d'état attempt in the Empire of Japan on 21 October 1931, launched by the Sakurakai secret society within the Imperial Japanese Army, aided by civilian ultranationalist groups.
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