Osaka 1615: The Last Battle of the Samurai. Campaign, Volume 170. (Campaign, #170)

by Stephen Turnbull

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In 1614, Osaka Castle was Japan's greatest fortification, measuring approximately 2 miles in length with double circuits of walls, 100 feet high. It was guarded by 100,000 samurai, loyal to their master: the head of the Toyotomi clan, Toyotomi Hideyori. The castle was seemingly impenetrable, however the ruling shogun of the age, Tokugawa Ieyasu, was determined to destroy this one last threat to his position as Japan's ultimate ruler. This book explores the complex background of this bitter struggle, as well as the battle experiences of the opposing forces, in a compelling exploration of the conflict that led to...Read more
  • ISBN10 1281952508
  • ISBN13 9781281952509
  • Publish Date 1 June 2006
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 4 November 2014
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Osprey Publishing (UK)
  • Format eBook
  • Language English
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