Battle of Yashima, 1185
Entitled: "Yashima dannoura kassen"; shows Yoshitsune and a small group of Minamato troops in a surprise assault on the Taira forces at Yashima, causing them to retreat to their naval forces waiting offshore. The naval Battle of Yashima took place on March 22, 1185. Following a long string of defeats, the Taira clan retreated to Yashima where they had a fortress, and an improvised palace for Emperor Antoku and the imperial regalia, which they had taken earlier in the war. The Taira were expecting a naval attack, and so Yoshitsune lit bonfires on Shikoku, essentially in their rear, fooling the Taira into believing that a large force was approaching on land. They abandoned their palace, and took to their ships, along with Emperor Antoku and the imperial regalia. Woodcut by Yoshitora Utagawa, 1855.
Size: 5400px × 2583px
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