The battle of Muroyama was one of many battles of the 12th-century Japanese civil war known as the Genpei War. The Taira forces split into five divisions, each attacking in succession, and wearing down Yukiie's men. Eventually surrounded, the Minamoto were forced to flee.[1]

Battle of Muroyama
Part of the Genpei War
Date1183
Location
Muroyama, Harima Province
Result Taira victory
Belligerents
 Minamoto clan  Taira clan
Commanders and leaders
Minamoto clan Minamoto no Yukiie Taira clan Taira no Tomomori

References edit

  1. ^ Turnbull, Stephen (1998). The Samurai Sourcebook. Cassell & Co. pp. 202–203. ISBN 1854095234.