Siege of Kumamoto Castle 1877
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 19 February 1877 – 12 April 1877 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1877 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Japan | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Satsuma Rebellion | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 32.8000, 130.7000 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Kumamoto Castle (熊本城強襲, Kumamotojō kyōshū) from February 19 to April 12, 1877, in Kumamoto, Japan, was a major battle of the Satsuma Rebellion.
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