Siege of Ryūgasaki
The 1545 siege of Ryūgasaki was one of many battles fought by Takeda Shingen in his bid to control Shinano Province during Japan's Sengoku period. The fortress was a satellite castle of Fukuyo, and was held by Tozawa retainer Yoshinaga Mitoyoshi. Yoshinaga himself was killed in battle while the fortress fell.
| Siege of Ryūgasaki | |||||||
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| Part of the Sengoku period | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Forces loyal to Tozawa Yorichika | Takeda family forces | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Yoshinaga Mitoyoshi† | Takeda Shingen | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 2500 | 3200 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
References
- Turnbull, Stephen (1998). 'The Samurai Sourcebook'. London: Cassell & Co. p211
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