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For centuries, the Japanese warrior caste, known as the samurai, had held positions of high prestige and privilege in Japan. During the battle of Shiroyama, Saigō was badly injured in the hip. Battle of Shiroyama Date: The samurai were defeated by the Imperial Army on September 24, 1877. Switch back and forth between reading the Kindle book and listening to the Audible book with Whispersync for Voice. #store-introduction-sheet-widget{font-size:13px;line-height:18px;font-family:"Amazon Ember",Arial,sans-serif}#store-introduction-sheet-widget .a-button{margin-left:12px;margin-right:12px} Added in 24 Hours. 60 To 1, facing the gun 60 To 1, culture undone. However, Saigō was one of the most vocal and vehement opponents to the negotiated solution, demanding that the Tokugawa be stripped of their lands and special status. 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