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==Boshin War==

==Boshin War==

He participated in the [[Battle of Toba-Fushimi]], the [[Battle of Koshu-Katsunuma]].  

He participated in the [[Battle of Toba-Fushimi]], and the [[Battle of Koshu-Katsunuma]].  

Then he went to [[Aizu]] with several members.

Then he went to [[Aizu]] with several members.

(Kondô Isami and other members went to Nagareyama)

(Kondô Isami and other members went to Nagareyama)

He was named to be commander of Shinsengumi instead of [[Hijikata Toshizo]] who was wounded.

He was named the commander of the Shinsengumi instead of [[Hijikata Toshizo]] who was wounded.

After they lost the [[Battle of Bonari pass]] , Hijikata decided to

After they lost the [[Battle of Bonari pass]], Hijikata decided to

go north to join [[Enomoto Takeaki|Enomoto Takeaki's]] Bakufu troops.

go north to join [[Enomoto Takeaki|Enomoto Takeaki's]] Bakufu troops.

According to Saitô Hajime's grandson,  

According to Saitô Hajime's grandson, Saito said "The Shinsengumi has benefitted greatly from Lord [[Matsudaira Katamori]].

Saito said "Shinsengumi have been benefitted by Lord [[Matsudaira Katamori]].

I refuse to leave Aizu. I will die with them rather than leave."

I refuse to leave Aizu. No way. I would die with them."

Saitô and around 20 other members stayed in Aizu and held a siege in Nyoraidô, but were defeated.

Saitô and around 20 other members stayed in Aizu and hold a siege in Nyoraidô, but were defeated.

In September, [[1868]], Aizu surrendered.

[[1868]] September, Aizu surrendered.

Aizu samurai and families were expeled to [[Tonami han|Tonami]].

Aizu samurai and families were expeled to [[Tonami han|Tonami]].