Siege of Takatō (1545)

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Siege of Takatō
Part of the Sengoku period

Castle gate hidden behind sakura.
Date 1545
Location Takatō castle, Shinano Province, Japan
Result Takeda victory
Belligerents
forces of Takeda Shingen forces of Takatō Yoritsugu
Commanders
Takeda Shingen Takatō Yoritsugu
Strength
5000 5100
 
Campaigns of the Takeda

The 1545 siege of Takatō castle marked the first time Takatō had been besieged. Takeda Shingen, continuing his sweep through the Ima Valley of Shinano Province, seeking to take control of the entire province, defeated Takatō Yoritsugu, the castellan. Takatō had relied on support from his allies, Ogasawara Nagatoki and Tozawa Yorichika, who failed to aid in his defense.

[edit] References

  • Turnbull, Stephen (1998). 'The Samurai Sourcebook'. London: Cassell & Co.

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