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However, the truth is that it was an ingenious strategy concocted by [[Leon Silverberg]], then the strategist of the Empire. Although Leon Silverberg is often blamed for the incident by those who knew the truth, it must be remembered that it was [[Barbarosa Rugner|Emperor Barbarosa]] who approved the strategy proposed to him. Although the Emperor signed off on the plan, the [[Great General|Great Generals]] all expressed deep reservations and [[Kilauea Shulen]] in particular continued to object strongly, going as far as slapping Leon. | However, the truth is that it was an ingenious strategy concocted by [[Leon Silverberg]], then the strategist of the Empire. Although Leon Silverberg is often blamed for the incident by those who knew the truth, it must be remembered that it was [[Barbarosa Rugner|Emperor Barbarosa]] who approved the strategy proposed to him. Although the Emperor signed off on the plan, the [[Great General|Great Generals]] all expressed deep reservations and [[Kilauea Shulen]] in particular continued to object strongly, going as far as slapping Leon. | ||
The massacre at Kalekka was caused by the Imperial Army. | The massacre at Kalekka was caused by the Imperial Army. Most imperial soldiers were also unaware of their true role, having been told they were to surprise the enemy troops that had supposedly already taken the town. When news of the massacre broke out, it enraged the people of the Empire and renewed their morale that had been drained by war with Jowston and the previous civil war. The resulting surge allowed the Imperial Army to repel the Jowston invasion and in that regard at least the massacre must be regarded as a tactical success. | ||
Several future members of the [[Toran Liberation Army]] were involved in the Kalekka Incident, including [[Mathiu Silverberg]], who served under Leon, and [[Humphrey Mintz]] who was one of the troops sent to Kalekka to attack the town. | Several future members of the [[Toran Liberation Army]] were involved in the Kalekka Incident, including [[Mathiu Silverberg]], who served under Leon, and [[Humphrey Mintz]] who was one of the troops sent to Kalekka to attack the town. | ||
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# [[Genso Suikoden I & II Official World Guide Book]] (ISBN 4-471-36033-7), page 49 | # [[Genso Suikoden I & II Official World Guide Book]] (ISBN 4-471-36033-7), page 49 | ||
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 66 | # [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 66 | ||
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.7]] (ISBN 4-7753-0044-X), page 89 | |||
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 39 | # [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 39 | ||
{{GS01}} {{Short description|Tragedy of the Scarlet Moon-Jowston War}} | {{GS01}} {{Short description|Tragedy of the Scarlet Moon-Jowston War}} | ||
[[Category: Events]] | [[Category:Events]] |