Referring to this, Noriyori is given low evaluations for his ability in battle, however, this problem occurred because he had to leave for the front without solving problems regarding army provisions following Yoritomo's order.
この事から、範頼の戦での能力は低いといわれるが、実際は頼朝が、範頼軍の食糧問題を解決する前に出発させた事が原因であるとされる。