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Bakufu Loyalist forces came to number about 10,000. They were opposed by pro-Imperial forces of about 3500 which were advancing upon Fushimi from the north. Most of these troops were from Satsuma, but contingents from [[Tosa han|Tosa]] and [[Choshu han|Choshu]] were also present.
Bakufu Loyalist forces came to number about 10,000. They were opposed by pro-Imperial forces of about 3500 which were advancing upon Fushimi from the north. Most of these troops were from Satsuma, but contingents from [[Tosa han|Tosa]] and [[Choshu han|Choshu]] were also present.
+The battle started at near Koeda bridge, Toba.
+Satsuma's units fired at the Bakufu troops but the Bakufu side didn't expect battle.
+The Bakufu's commander believed that Satsuma would yield the way if they saw the 10000 troops.
==Bakufu Loyalist troops==
==Bakufu Loyalist troops==
