Battle of Bonari Pass 1868
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 6 October 1868 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1868 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Japan | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Battle of Aizu | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 37.5957, 140.2430 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Bonari Pass (Japanese: 母成峠の戦い) was part of the Boshin War, and occurred on the 6 October 1868 (Gregorian Calendar), or the 21st day of the Eighth Month, Keiō-4 year (Japanese calendar). The Bonari pass was a strategic access at the limit of the fief of Aizu.
The battle was between a mixed force of 800 troops – including former shogunate soldiers (Denshūtai and Shinsengumi) led by Ōtori Keisuke and Hijikata Toshizō, Aizu forces, and soldiers of various northern domains — against a much larger number of troops favourable to the Imperial government.
Itagaki Taisuke led his troops, by some estimates numbering as many as 3,000, in a rapid strike against forces defending Aizuwakamatsu Castle. Heading southwest from Nihonmatsu, Itagaki then took a route across Bonari Pass northwards to cross into Aizu.
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