Imperial Japanese Navy
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Imperial Japanese Navy (大日本帝国海軍 Dai-Nippon Teikoku Kaigun), also known as IJN, was the navy of the Empire of Japan from 1869 until 1947.[1]
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History [change]
The IJN was dissolved at the end of World War II.[2]
Legacy [change]
Article 9 of the Constitution of Japan prohibits the use of aggressive force as a means for settling international disputes.[3]
In order to defend Japan, if necessary, the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) was formed.[4]
The ocean-reach of JSDF is the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).[5]
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References [change]
- ↑ Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Kaigun" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 450.
- ↑ Library of Congress Country Studies, Japan (LOC), "World War II and the Occupation, 1941-52". Retrieved 2012-2-22. Archived 22 July 2007 at WebCite
- ↑ LOC, "The Article 9 'No War' Clause". Retrieved 2012-2-22.
- ↑ LOC, "The Self-Defence Forces" (JSDF). Retrieved 2012-2-22.
- ↑ LOC, "Maritime Self-Defense Force" (JMSDF). Retrieved 2012-2-22.
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