The foundation of the fanatically loyal forces of World War II era Japan are created by Yamagata Aritomo, one of the most consequential military leaders in the history of the nation.

The following is a list of some of the Japanese names and terms that are used in this episode: Ito Hirobumi, Inoue Kowashi, Yamagata Aritomo, Katsura Taro.

Link to the Imperial Rescript to Soldiers and Sailors: http://personal.ashland.edu/~jmoser1/japan/rescript.htm

Sources: The Meiji Restoration by W.G. Beasley, The Making of Modern Japan by Marius B. Jansen, A Modern History of Japan by Andrew Gordon