Battle of Tatarahama (1336) 1336
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1336 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Japan | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Nanboku-chō period | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 33.6280, 130.4451 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The 1336 battle of Tatarahama (多々良浜の戦い, Tatarahama no tatakai) was one of many battles constituting the Nanboku-chō Wars in Japan, in which two rival Imperial Courts battled for legitimacy and control of the country. It was decisive in securing control of the island of Kyūshū for the Northern Imperial Court, which was closely connected to the Ashikaga shogunate.
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