Battle of Nakatomigawa explained

Conflict:Battle of Nakatomigawa
Partof:Sengoku period
Date:August 27–28, 1582
Place:Nakatomigawa, Awa Province (Tokushima), Shikoku
Map Type:Japan Tokushima Prefecture#Japan
Map Relief:yes
Result:Chōsokabe victory
Combatant1:forces of Chōsokabe Motochika
Combatant2:Miyoshi clan
Commander1:Chōsokabe Motochika
Kōsokabe Chikayasu
Commander2:Sogō Masayasu
Strength1:20,000
Strength2:5,000
Casualties1:600
Casualties2:800

The was fought on August 27 to August 28 of 1582 on Shikoku island between the Chōsokabe clan and the Miyoshi clan.

History

The armies met on the banks of the Nakatomigawa on August 27, with the Chōsokabe army of 23,000 men enjoying a clear numerical superiority. The next day Chōsokabe Motochika sent 20,000 of his men against the Miyoshi army across the river and after fierce fighting the Miyoshi were defeated, suffering 800 dead while the Chōsokabe had 600 casualties.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Turnbull. Stephen. The Samurai Sourcebook. 1998. Cassell & Co. London. 9781854095237. 233.