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Dates That Made History
Season 3 • Episode 14 • September 24, 1877 - The Battle of Shiroyama
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Dates That Made History Season 3, Episode 14: September 24, 1877 - The Battle of Shiroyama
On September 24, 1877, the Imperial Japanese Army defeated the last samurai who had revolted against the forced modernization desired by Emperor Meiji. The portrayal of the battle and its protagonists is often reduced to an opposition between an archaic Japan and Western modernity. However, the story is much more complex. Watch Dates That Made History Season 3, Episode 14 September 24, 1877 - The Battle of Shiroyama in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Dates That Made History Season 3, Episode 14 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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