The battle Hostile_encounter started Process_start when Minamoto no Yukiie attempted a sneak Self_motion attack Attack against his enemies during the night .

The Minamoto warriors waded Filling across , but their ambush failed Earnings_and_losses when the Taira clan could distinguish dry friend from soaking , dripping Motion wet foe , even in the pitch dark of night .

Yukiie and a number of other surviving Minamoto were forced Motion back across the river .

After crossing Motion_directional the river , the Minamoto went to Motion the Yahagi River in Mikawa Province , but the Taira chased Motion after them .