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Revision as of 04:56, 13 October 2024
Imagawa Yoshimoto (今川 義元, 1519 – 1560) was a Japanese daimyō in the Sengoku period. A powerful warrior, Imagawa controlled Suruga, Tōtōmi, and Mikawa Provinces and was in constant conflict with his western neighbour, Owari Province, first under Oda Nobuhide and later under Oda Nobunaga.[1]
History
In 1560, Imagawa decided to attempt to march on Kyoto and seize control of the central government of Japan, raising 25,000 troops for his invasion. The march had to go through Owari to reach the capital, though Imagawa's forces outnumbered Nobunaga's almost 10 to 1. His invasion of Owari began with significant successes, taking several forts.[1]
Imagawa was with only a few thousand troops, with the rest of his men spread out, when they decided to rest and celebrate their future win at the small gorge of Dengakuhazama. While there, a rainstrom hit, allowing Nobunaga's forces to position themselves for a direct attack against Imagawa and his forces. At first, Imagawa assumed it was a drunken brawl between his men, realizing only too late he was under attack. Imagawa was killed and beheaded, leading to his surviving men to either surrender or flee.[1]
Appearances
- Echoes of History (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Echoes of History – Shadows – Episode 5: Oda Nobunaga