Revolt in Japan

"e;Revere the Emperor, Destroy the Traitors"e;-armed with this slogan, on February 26, 1936. Rebellious Japanese troops led by members of the Young Officers' Movement seized the center of Tokyo and murdered several prominent officials. The Young Officers wanted a "e;Showa Restoration"e; whereby political and economic power would be restored to the Emperor and people. The privileged classes were to...