The Shōwa Restoration (
The February 26 Incident was an attempt to bring it about, failing heavily because they were unable to secure the support of the Emperor.[3] The chief conspirators surrendered in the hope to make their trial advance the cause, a hope which was foiled by the trials being conducted secretly.[4]
Although all such attempts failed, it was a first step on the rise of Japanese militarism.
References
edit- ^ James L. McClain, Japan: A Modern History p 414 ISBN 0-393-04156-5
- ^ James L. McClain, Japan: A Modern History p 415 ISBN 0-393-04156-5
- ^ Meirion and Susie Harries, Soldiers of the Sun: The Rise and Fall of the Imperial Japanese Army p 188 ISBN 0-394-56935-0
- ^ Meirion and Susie Harries, Soldiers of the Sun: The Rise and Fall of the Imperial Japanese Army p 193 ISBN 0-394-56935-0