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Battle of Kuisegawa 1600

Battle of Kuisegawa: Kabuto-zuka in Ōgaki
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date20 October 1600Wikidata
Year1600Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationJapanNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentAsiaNatural Earth
ParticipantsNakamura Kazushige, Shima SakonWikidata P710
Coordinates35.3889, 136.5761Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Kuisegawa (杭瀬川の戦い) was a decisive battle during the Sekigahara Campaign, this battle gave Ishida Mitsunari's Western Army the initial advantage at the Battle of Sekigahara while Tokugawa Ieyasu's Eastern Army suffered heavy losses and had to retreat to Sekigahara.

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Location

35.3889, 136.5761 · Japan

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