きへいたい
奇兵隊
1. kiheitai (irregular militia during the Bakumatsu period)
2. KiheitaiThe Irregular Militia (Kiheitai) was a volunteer militia raised by Chōshū domain during the Bakumatsu period of Japan. Founded in 1863 by Takasugi Shinsaku, the Kiheitai militia consisted of 300-400 men, who came from all social classes, including farmers, merchants, samurai and others. Most were from Chōshū, but a few volunteers were from other domains. The Kiheitai was known for its discipline, and use of western-style weapons and military techniques.
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