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Battle of Yashima

Type Event Region Japan Time 1185

The Battle of Yashima took place in March 1185, a combined land-sea operation between the Minamoto and Taira clans around Yashima in the Seto Inland …

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  1. 1185Yashima Bay · JapanMinamoto no Yoshitsune led forces south from Kyoto; the Taira, carrying the young emperor Antoku and the three imperial regalia, withdrew by sea to Yashima, holding the bay terrain with their fleet.
  2. 1185Yashima · JapanThe Minamoto launched a night attack and sea pursuit; the damaged Taira fleet was forced back out to sea and withdrew west, giving the Minamoto a tactical advantage.

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