BATTLE // June 27, 1180
Battle of Uji
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Significance
The Battle of Uji on June 27, 1180 was an early engagement of the Genpei War, pitting a Minamoto force of approximately 1,500 men under Minamoto no Yorimasa and Prince Mochihito against a Taira force recorded at 28,000 under Taira no Tomomori and Taira no Shigehira. The disparity in force sizes indicates the Minamoto side was severely outnumbered at this stage of the conflict, reflecting the relative weakness of the anti-Taira coalition in the war's opening phase.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- Minamoto clan1,500medium
- Taira clan28,000medium
Taira clan fielded a 18.7 : 1 numerical advantage
Commanders (4)
Minamoto clan
Taira clan
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