Battle of Miyako Bay (1869 AD)

Battle of Miyako Bay (Empire of Japan vs Ezo Republic) took place in 1869 AD during Boshin War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1869 AD
• Date: 1869-05-06
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Boshin War
• Side A: Empire of Japan
• Side B: Ezo Republic
• Commanders (A): Masuda Toranosuke, Shirō Nakajima
• Commanders (B): Arai Ikunosuke, Eugène Collache, Kōga Gengo
• Casualties: approx. 4 killed 3 steam warships damaged15 killed 1 steam warship scuttled
• Outcome: Imperial victory
• Coordinates: 39.660°, 142.000°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Miyako Bay · Wikidata entry

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