Episode 2 of 2

Satsuma Artillery Response

When: 15-17 August 1863
Where: Satsuma coastal batteries
Part of: British Royal Navy bombards Kagoshima in retribution for the Namamugi Incident

Satsuma forces launched an artillery bombardment from coastal batteries towards the British fleet, waiting for a typhoon to commence the attack.

In response to the British presence, the Satsuma Domain's military forces waited until a typhoon started before launching an artillery bombardment from their coastal batteries towards the British. The city had been evacuated prior to the engagement, and the fleet was fired on from these batteries.

Sources

Bombardment of Kagoshima Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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