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Retreat to Mibu

When: May 1868
Where: Mibu
Part of: Event of 1868: Boshin War – Battle of Utsunomiya Castle: Forces of the Emperor Meiji resist the

Ōtori's men linked with Hijikata's force and headed north to Mibu, finding it already taken by Satsuma forces.

Efforts were made to strengthen Ōtori's position. His men, linked up with Hijikata's force including Seiheitai, headed north to Mibu to hide and lie in wait. Upon arrival, they discovered that Satsuma forces had already taken the castle.

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Battle of Utsunomiya Castle Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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