Battle of Shinohara explained

Conflict:Battle of Shinohara
Partof:the Genpei War
Date:Summer 1183
Place:Shinohara, Kaga Province
Map Type:Japan
Map Relief:yes
Result:Minamoto victory
Commander2: Taira no Munemori

The Battle of Shinohara occurred in 1183 during the Genpei War in Japan, in what is now Kaga city, Ishikawa prefecture.

History

Following the Battle of Kurikara, Minamoto no Yoshinaka caught up with the retreating Taira no Munemori. An archery duel by champions on both sides preceded general fighting, which included several celebrated instances of single combat. Victory went to the Minamoto. However, Yoshinaka's old retainer, Saito Sanemori, was a casualty.[1] [2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Turnbull, Stephen . The Samurai Sourcebook . Cassell & Co. . 1998 . 1854095234 . 202.
  2. Book: Burton Watson . The Tales of the Heike . limited . Columbia University Press . 2006 . 9780231138031 . 74.