Satsuma Rebellion
January 29 – September 24, 1877 · Kagoshima
Revolt of former samurai of Satsuma against the Meiji government, led by Saigō Takamori; the new conscript army crushed it.
Key people
Participants
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Japan
Imperial government
Strength and losses
| All | |
|---|---|
| Killed | c. 13,399 |
Battles 3
- Siege of Kumamoto Castle February 19 – April 12, 1877 · Imperial victory
- Battle of Tabaruzaka March 3–20, 1877 · Imperial victory
- Battle of Shiroyama September 24, 1877 · Imperial victory