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** ''Location: Toba, Fushimi''

** ''Location: Toba, Fushimi''

Former [[Shogun]] [[Tokugawa Yoshinobu]] moved to [[Osaka castle]] from [[Nijo castle]] after [[Osei Fukko|Ôsei Fukko]] in December [[1867]].

Former [[Shogun]] [[Tokugawa Yoshinobu]] moved to [[Osaka castle|Ôsaka castle]] from [[Nijo castle]] after [[Osei Fukko|Ôsei Fukko]] in December [[1867]].

[[Satsuma han|Satsuma]] needed to lure the Tokugawa into war in order to destroy the power of the Bakufu, so they had [[Ronin]] terrorize Edo.

[[Satsuma han|Satsuma]] needed to lure the Tokugawa into war in order to destroy the power of the Bakufu, so they had [[Ronin|Rônin]] terrorize Edo.

On 1868/1/2 Bakufu retainers left Osaka for Kyoto to subdue the forces of Satsuma.

On 1868/1/2 Bakufu retainers left Osaka for Kyoto to subdue the forces of Satsuma.

Bakufu Loyalist forces numbered around 10,000~15,000. They were opposed by pro-Imperial forces of about 3500~5000 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 numbered around 10,000~15,000. They were opposed by pro-Imperial forces of about 3500~5000 which were advancing upon Fushimi from the north. Most of these troops were from Satsuma, but contingents from [[Tosa han|Tosa]] and [[Choshu han|Chôshû]] were also present.  

==Jan 3==

==Jan 3==

The battle started near Koeda bridge in Toba.

The battle started near Koeda bridge in Toba.

Satsuma's units fired at the Bakufu troops. The Bakufu's commander believed that Satsuma would yield the way if they saw the 10,000 troops. Therefore, despite the enemy fire, the Bakufu were not expecting a battle and did not engage the Satsuma forces.

Satsuma's units fired at the Bakufu troops. The Bakufu's commander believed that Satsuma would yield the way if they saw the 10,000 troops. Therefore, despite the enemy fire, the Bakufu were not expecting a battle and did not engage the Satsuma forces.

At same time, the Satsuma-Choshu alliance forces and the Bakufu troops started firing at each other in Fushimi area.  

At same time, the Satsuma-Chôshû alliance forces and the Bakufu troops started firing at each other in Fushimi area.  

Satsuma positioned at ''Gokogu'' which was higher than Fushumi Bugyo where Bakufu troops positioned.

Satsuma positioned at ''Gokôgû'' 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. 20 of their men were killed.  

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. 20 of their men were killed.