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The rebel army still held a considerable area in 1658. However, there were thousands of casualties and a lack of ammunition, sulfur, and medical supplies put a strain on the insurgents. Additionally, the Shogunate had to devote an unsustainable number of resources to fighting the rebels, leading them to instead switch to a war of attrition. War was still raging on when the Meireki Putsch occurred in the capital, Edo. |
The rebel army still held a considerable area in 1658. However, there were thousands of casualties and a lack of ammunition, sulfur, and medical supplies put a strain on the insurgents. Additionally, the Shogunate had to devote an unsustainable number of resources to fighting the rebels, leading them to instead switch to a war of attrition. War was still raging on when the Meireki Putsch occurred in the capital, Edo. |
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After news of the Putsch reached Kyushu, the area gradually stabilized over the next two years as willpower and resources declined. The Battle of Uresino was a pivotal defeat for the rebels. After the battle, Koxinga was pursued by a high-ranking retainer to the Lord of Choshu. Near the fishing town of Sasebo, Koxinga was killed. His Japanese-raised brother and ally, |
After news of the Putsch reached Kyushu, the area gradually stabilized over the next two years as willpower and resources declined. The Battle of Uresino was a pivotal defeat for the rebels. After the battle, Koxinga was pursued by a high-ranking retainer to the Lord of Choshu. Near the fishing town of Sasebo, Koxinga was killed. His Japanese-raised brother and ally, Tagawa Shichizaemon, buried him in his birthplace of Hirado and defended the Hirado domain from Tokugawa incursions. |
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25,000 rebels and criminals were arrested, exiled, and/or executed by the Tokugawa state. An estimated total of 106,000 rebels and their affiliates were active at one point or another over the span of three years. |
25,000 rebels and criminals were arrested, exiled, and/or executed by the Tokugawa state. An estimated total of 106,000 rebels and their affiliates were active at one point or another over the span of three years. |