1869/4/9, the Imperial troops started landing on Ezo.
The Ezo troops spotted them at Futamataguchi, Kikonai and Matsumaeguchi.
The Ezo troops spotted them at Futamataguchi, Kikonai and Matsumaeguchi.
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Matsumae castle fell first, and the Imperial troops defeated the Ezo troops at Kikonai.
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The Ezo troops commanded by Hijikata Toshizo at Futamataguchi was defeating the Imperial troops but when Yaginai was broken through, Hijikata decided to withdraw to Hakodate.