The Battle of Hokuetsu (Japanese:北越戦争) was part of the Boshin War, and occurred in 1868 in the northwestern part of Japan, in the area of modern Niigata Prefecture. The Boshin War (戊辰戦争 Boshin Sensō, literally War of the Year of the Dragon) was fought in 1868-1869 between the Tokugawa Shogunate and the pro-Imperial forces in Japan. ... The Battle of Toba-Fushimi (Japanese:鳥羽・伏見の戦い) occurred between pro-Imperial and Shogunate forces during the Boshin War in Japan. ... Combatants Imperial court, Satsuma Tokugawa shogunate Commanders Enomoto Takeaki The Naval Battle of Awa ) occurred on January 28, 1868 during the Boshin War in Japan, in the area of Awa Bay near Osaka. ... Combatants Imperial Army made up of forces from the Matsumoto, Kurohane, Mibu, Iwamurata, Suzaka, Hikone, Ogaki, Utsunomiya, and Kasama domains. ... Combatants Satsuma, ChōshÅ«, Tosa Bakufu, Aizu Commanders Ruler: Meiji Emperor Daimyo Matsudaira Katamori Strength 15,000 combatants 5,000 combatants Casualties unknown unknown The Battle of Aizu (Japanese:会津戦争, lit. ... Combatants Empire of Japan: Kōtetsu Kasuga HiryÅ« Teibo Yoshun Moshun Chōyō Ezo Republic: Kaiten BanryÅ« Takao Commanders Arai Ikunosuke Strength 8 steam warships 3 steam warships Casualties 3 ships damaged 1 ship scuttled The Naval Battle of Miyako Bay (宮古湾海戦) was a naval action during the Boshin War in... Combatants Empire of Japan Ezo Republic Commanders Kuroda Kiyotaka Enomoto Takeaki Strength 7,000 combatants 10 steam warships 3,000 combatants 11 steam warships Casualties 770 casualties 1 ship sunk 1 ship destroyed 1,300 killed 400 wounded 1,300 captured 2 ships sunk 3 ships captured 3 ships lost... The Boshin War (戊辰戦争 Boshin Sensō, literally War of the Year of the Dragon) was fought in 1868-1869 between the Tokugawa Shogunate and the pro-Imperial forces in Japan. ... Niigata Prefecture ) is located on Honshu island on the coast of the Sea of Japan. ...

The Daimyo of Nagaoka, in Niigata, was supportive of the Bakufu, against the Imperial armies. Using as military advisers two Prussian businessmen (the brothers Henry Schnell and Edward Schnell), he purchased two Gatling guns (only another one existed in Japan at the time), 2,000 French rifles, and various other armaments. Nagaoka (長岡市; -shi) is a city located in Niigata, Japan. ... Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Prussia, 1701-1918 Prussia (German: ; Latin: Borussia, Prutenia; Lithuanian: ; Polish: ; Old Prussian: PrÅ«sa) was, most recently, a historic state originating in East Prussia, an area which for centuries had substantial influence on German and European history. ... An 1865 Gatling gun. ...

On May 4th, 1868, Nagaoka joined the Northern Coalition against Imperial forces. Imperial troops were intent of occupying the harbour of Niigata to facilitate the supply of weapons. Imperial troops suffered heavy losses on land, especially due to the action of Nagaoka's Gatling guns. In the meantime, small commando team reached the castle of Nagaoka by sea, and set it on fire. The castle fell on May 19th (Gregorian calendar: July 8th). A secondary action would occur two months later, when the remnants of the troops of Nagaoka, together with troops from Aizu, managed to take the castle back on July 24th (Gregorian calendar: September 10th), throwing the Imperial side in disarray. However, the attacking side also suffered serious losses, including its leader Kawai, who was wounded during the battle and later died of his wounds. The castle was again taken by the Imperial troops on July 29th (Gregorian: September 15th).

After an effort at stopping the Imperial progression at the Battle of Bonari Pass, the next key battle would be the Battle of Aizu. Combatants Satsuma, Chōshū, Tosa Bakufu, Aizu Commanders Ruler: Meiji Emperor Daimyo Matsudaira Katamori Strength 15,000 combatants 5,000 combatants Casualties unknown unknown The Battle of Aizu (Japanese:会津戦争, lit. ...