Battle Begins
- When
- 4 December 1868 to 27 June 1869
- Where
- Goryokaku, Hakodate
- Part of
- Battle of Hakodate begins
The Battle of Hakodate began on 4 December 1868, pitting Tokugawa remnants consolidated into the Ezo Republic against Imperial government forces.
The Battle of Hakodate was fought from December 4, 1868, to June 27, 1869, between the remnants of the Tokugawa shogunate army, consolidated into the armed forces of the rebel Ezo Republic, and the armies of the newly formed Imperial government. The conflict involved modern armament, including steam warships, Gatling guns, and Armstrong guns. Imperial forces later consolidated their hold on mainland Japan and dispatched a fleet and an infantry force of 7,000 to Ezo in April 1869, a distinct development within the battle's course.
Sources
- Battle of Hakodate Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
- Boshin War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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