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What position did Yamagata Aritomo hold in the Imperial Japanese Army?

  • General

  • Lieutenant

  • Chief of Staff

  • Sergeant

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As Chief of Staff, Yamagata Aritomo served as the highest-ranking officer in the Imperial Japanese Army, responsible for its overall command, strategy, and operations. He played a pivotal role in modernizing and strengthening the military, implementing reforms that laid the foundation for Japan's military prowess in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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