Battle of Nakatomigawa

The Battle of Nakatomigawa (中富川の戦い) was fought on August 27 to August 28 of 1582 on Shikoku island between the Chōsokabe clan and the Miyoshi clan.

Battle of Nakatomigawa
Part of Sengoku period

Water Moat of Shozui Castle
DateAugust 27–28, 1582
Location34°8′3.2860″N 134°31′0.6262″E / 34.134246111°N 134.516840611°E / 34.134246111; 134.516840611
Result Chōsokabe victory
Belligerents
forces of Chōsokabe Motochika Miyoshi clan
Commanders and leaders
Chōsokabe Motochika
Kōsokabe Chikayasu
Sogō Masayasu
Strength
20,000 5,000
Casualties and losses
600 800
Battle of Nakatomigawa is located in Tokushima Prefecture
Battle of Nakatomigawa
Location within Tokushima Prefecture
Battle of Nakatomigawa is located in Japan
Battle of Nakatomigawa
Battle of Nakatomigawa (Japan)

History

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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]

References

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  1. ^ Turnbull, Stephen (1998). The Samurai Sourcebook. London: Cassell & Co. p. 233. ISBN 9781854095237.