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Osaka 1615 - The Last Battle of the Samurai

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Campaign Series - 1500 - 1700 A.D.

MSRP old price: $25.00


Product Info

Title
Osaka 1615 - The Last Battle of the Samurai
Publisher
Category
Author
Stephen Turnbull
Publish Year
2006
Pages
96
Dimensions
7.5x9.5x.3"
NKG Part #
2147394095
MFG. Part #
OSPCAM170
Type
Softcover
Series
CAM170

Description

In 1614-15 Osaka Castle was Japan's greatest fortification, measuring approximately 2 miles in length with walls 100 feet high. It was guarded by 100,000 samurai, determined to defend the last of the once-powerful Toyotomi clan. The castle was seemingly impenetrable; however, Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the ruling dynasty, was determined to destroy this remaining threat to the Tokuwaga ruling dynasty. This book explores the bitter struggle of the Summer and Winter campaigns, which eventually saw the last great clash of the samurai and defined the balance of power in Japan for years to come.

Contents:

Introduction: Origins of the Campaign
Chronology
Opposing Commanders
Opposing armies
Opposing Plans
The Campaign
Aftermath
The battlefield today
Bibliography
Index