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Tribute to japanese army Battotai - Imperial Japanese Army March “Battōtai“ (抜刀隊, Drawn-Sword Regiment) is a Japanese gunka composed by Charles Leroux with lyrics by Toyama Masakazu in 1885. Upon the request of the Japanese government, Leroux adapted it along with another gunka, “Fusōka“ (Song of Fusang), into the military march Rikugun bunretsu kōshinkyoku in 1912. Recording made on August 8, 1939 by the Imperial Japanese Army Band conducted by Ōnuma Satoru Lyrics: We are the imperial army and Our enemies are Forsaken by the heaven and earth — The Emperor's enemies The enemy's commander is one who through history has no equal — a hero The soldiers who follow him are United as fierce warriors ready to fight to the death Kishin are put to shame by their courage Heaven won't forgive their rebellion They have rose up against us since olden times But they have never had their moment of g
