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Satsuma positioned at ''Gokogu'' which was higher than Fushumi Bugyo where Bakufu troops positioned.
 
Satsuma positioned at ''Gokogu'' which was higher than Fushumi Bugyo where Bakufu troops positioned.
 
Satsuma forces were easily able to aim their enemies but the Bakufu troops were having hard time to see Satsuma forces.
 
Satsuma forces were easily able to aim their enemies but the Bakufu troops were having hard time to see Satsuma forces.
The Shinsengumi engaged Satsuma forces armed with artillery that occupied a hill overlooking their position. This foolhardy charge against a well fortified hilltop position bristling with guns had predictable results, and the Shinsengumi were roughed up badly. 30 of their men were killed, including longtime members Inoue Genzaburo and [[Yamazaki Susumu]]. Many more were wounded or deserted.  
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The Shinsengumi engaged Satsuma forces armed with artillery that occupied a hill overlooking their position. This foolhardy charge against a well fortified hilltop position bristling with guns had predictable results, and the Shinsengumi were roughed up badly. 30 of their men were killed. Many more were wounded or deserted.  
 
Surprisingly, the Bakufu troop commander [[Takenaka Shigetaka]] was missing during the battle.
 
Surprisingly, the Bakufu troop commander [[Takenaka Shigetaka]] was missing during the battle.
 
The incompetence of the commanders caused disadvantage to the Bakufu troops in both Toba and Fushimi.
 
The incompetence of the commanders caused disadvantage to the Bakufu troops in both Toba and Fushimi.
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