Military & Warfare

Anglo-Satsuma War Erupts in Japan

The Anglo-Satsuma War began due to tensions between the British Empire and the Satsuma Domain of Japan. This conflict emerged from the Satsuma's resistance against foreign intrusion and trade regulations imposed by the British. The British were seeking reparation for the destruction of the British consulate in the Satsuma port city of Kagoshima, which had been targeted due to a perceived violation of local customs regulations. The war showcased the clash between traditional Japanese authority and the encroaching Western powers.

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