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Military history of Japan
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The recorded military history of Japan began in 2nd century during the Yayoi period.
Iron helmet and armour with gilt bronze decoration, Kofun era, 5th century. Tokyo National Museum.
Iron helmet and armour with gilt bronze decoration, Kofun era, 5th century. Tokyo National Museum.
The Genpei War in the 12th century
The Genpei War in the 12th century
The Gosannen War in the 11th century
The Gosannen War in the 11th century
Heiji rebellion in 1159
Heiji rebellion in 1159
Imperial Japanese Army
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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
Military history of Japan
…1, 1922) to organize a national army for Japan. So Yamagata convinced the government and enacted a conscription law in 1873 which established the new Imperial Japanese Army. The law established military service for males of all classes, for a duration of 3 years, with an additional 4 years in the reserve. Yamagata modernized…
Prince Aritomo Yamagata, a field marshal in the Imperial Japanese Army and twice Prime Minister of Japan. He was one of the main architects of the mil
Prince Aritomo Yamagata, a field marshal in the Imperial Japanese Army and twice Prime Minister of Japan. He was one of the main architects of the military foundations of early modern Japan. Yamagata Aritomo can be seen as the father of Japanese militarism.
Barrack of the Imperial Guard, circa 1940
Barrack of the Imperial Guard, circa 1940
Marquis Nozu Michitsura, a field marshal in the early Imperial Japanese Army. He was appointed as chief of staff of the Imperial Guard (Japan) in 1874
Marquis Nozu Michitsura, a field marshal in the early Imperial Japanese Army. He was appointed as chief of staff of the Imperial Guard (Japan) in 1874.
Marquis Jutoku Saigo, a general in the early Imperial Japanese Army and the nephew of Saigō Takamori, the leader of the Satsuma Rebellion of 1877. Man
Marquis Jutoku Saigo, a general in the early Imperial Japanese Army and the nephew of Saigō Takamori, the leader of the Satsuma Rebellion of 1877. Many of the rebels were incorporated into the Imperial Army after the failure of the armed uprising.