Battle of Dan-no-ura (1185 AD)

Battle of Dan-no-ura (Minamoto clan vs Taira clan) took place in 1185 AD during Genpei War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1185 AD
• Date: 1185-05-02
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Genpei War
• Side A: Minamoto clan
• Side B: Taira clan
• Commanders (A): Minamoto no Noriyori (land), Minamoto no Yoshitsune (naval), Kajiwara Kagetoki (espionage), Taguchi Shigeyoshi (defected)
• Commanders (B): Emperor Antoku, Taira no Tokiko, Taira no Munemori, Taira no Tomomori, Taira no Noritsune
• Casualties: approx. UnknownAnnihilated
• Outcome: Minamoto victory
• Coordinates: 33.965°, 130.957°

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