@wellerstein This is because Japanese officers hadn't known HIM Hirohito is Field Marshal as a member of Allies. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33619/page/4028 …
And among junior Japanese officers, a coup attempt is being hatched. World War II is not yet over.
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@wellerstein I never believed that junior officers (who couldn't even look upon the face of divine Emperor) were going to order him around. -
@SanhoTree@wellerstein during 1857 Indian rebellion sepoys abused & manhandled 80+yr old Mughal emperor. Vastly different circumstances tho -
@davidswift87@wellerstein I just have to laugh at the idea of these guys pointing bayonets at the Emperor -- much less touching his body!
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@wellerstein Reminds me of many Japanese actors of the era: drama queens big on the histrionics. More of a "show" coup than serious attempt.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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