Battle of Miyajima (1555 AD)

Battle of Miyajima (Ōuchi clan & Ōtomo clan vs Mōri clan) took place in 1555 AD during Three Surprise Attacks of Japan.

Battle facts

• Year: 1555 AD
• Date: 1555-10-26
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Three Surprise Attacks of Japan
• Side A: Ōuchi clan, Ōtomo clan
• Side B: Mōri clan
• Commanders (A): Ōuchi Yoshinaga, Sue Harukata, Hironaka Takakane
• Commanders (B): Mōri Motonari, Mōri Takamoto, Kikkawa Motoharu, Kobayakawa Takakage, Fukubara Sadatoshi
• Casualties: approx. ~4,700light
• Outcome: Decisive Mōri clan victory
• Coordinates: 34.302°, 132.322°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Miyajima · Wikidata entry

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