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Encyclopedia > Battle of Yahagigawa
Battle of Yahagigawa
Conflict Genpei War
Date Spring,1181
Place The Yahagi River, in Owari Province
Result Taira Clan victory
Combatants
Minamoto Clan Taira Clan
Commanders
Minamoto no Yukiie Taira no Tomomori
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties
Unknown Unknown


Retreating from the Battle of Sunomata, Minamoto no Yukiie attempted to make a stand by destroying the bridge over the river Yahagigawa(矢作川), and putting up a defensive shieldwall. He was forced to withdraw in the end, but the Taira pursuit was soon called off when their leader, Tomomori fell ill.






References

  • Turnbull, Stephen (1998). 'The Samurai Sourcebook'. London: Cassell & Co.



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