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Imperial Guard

Japanese military group

Also known as: Konoe

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influence of Yamagata Aritomo

In Yamagata Aritomo: Early career
…Force was later renamed the Imperial Guard (Konoe), and Yamagata became its commander.
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role of Saigō Takamori

In Saigō Takamori: Role in the Meiji Restoration
…command of the newly created Imperial Guard, consisting of some 10,000 troops. With a reliable military force under their control for the first time, the leaders of the restoration were able to take a vital step, which they considered the most daring taken so far: the abolition of the han…
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