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The 1928 Train Bombing: Japan's Crisis and Regional Tensions
This chapter explores the 1928 train bombing assassination and its profound impact on Japanese politics and international relations. It highlights the internal conflicts between military and political leaders as well as the growing influence of the Emperor amid the scandal. Additionally, the chapter examines the geopolitical dynamics with China, emphasizing nationalist sentiments and the resulting chaos that shaped Japan's military expansion into Manchuria.