The Kiheitai was a volunteer militia raised by Chōshū domain during the Bakumatsu period of Japan. Founded in 1863 by Takasugi Shinsaku, the Kiheitai militia consisted of 300-400 men, who came from all social classes, including farmers, merchants, samurai and others. Most were from Chōshū, but a few volunteers were from other domains. The Kihe...
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(from the article `Yamagata Aritomo`) ...under the shogunate and who raised the cry `Sonn ji` (`Revere the emperor! Expel the barbarians!`). In 1863 Yamagata was chosen commanding officer ...
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