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==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.
The 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-Chôshû 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.