February 26 incident
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The February 26 incident, also known as the 2–26 incident, was an attempted coup d'état in the Empire of Japan on 26 February 1936. It was organized by a group of young Imperial Japanese Army officers
Sadao Araki, leader of the Kōdōha
Rebels outside the Prime Minister's Residence during the February 26 Incident.
Yasuhide Kurihara leading the Rebellion Army
Takahashi Korekiyo
Shirō Nonaka
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Shirō Nonaka was an Imperial Japanese Army officer who was a central conspirator in the 26 February Incident in 1936. His final rank was Captain.
February 26 incident
…his men in any direct action. Andō's position in the 3rd Infantry Regiment (the largest source of troops) was essential to the plot, so Muranaka and Shirō Nonaka spoke with him repeatedly, ultimately wearing down his resistance. February 26 was chosen because the officers had been able to arrange to have themselves…
Shirou Nonaka