Dates That Made History S3E14 — 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

6.8/10 · 6 votesNov 2, 202527 min

Ranked #13 of 15 in Season 3•−0.3 vs season avg

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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,

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Episode Summary

"September 24, 1877 - The Battle of Shiroyama" is episode 14 of Dates That Made History season 3. It scored 6.8/10 from 6 votes, ranking #13 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.1). It aired on November 2, 2025.

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