The Oda family was beset by enemies from all sides and riven by clan divisions when Nobunaga succeeded his father Nobuhide in 1551. Over the next several years, despite a reputation for erratic and outrageous behavior, Nobunaga gradually eliminated challengers for authority within his clan and ...
One of Nobunaga’s primary enemies was the Imagawa clan which was based in the Suruga Province and led by Imagawa Yoshimoto. In 1560, Imagawa Yoshimoto raised a massive army of 25,000 men and marched toward Owari. This force was made even larger by reinforcements from the Matsudaira clan. ...
Oda Nobunaga (1534-1582) was a daimyo, or military lord, in Japan during the Warring States period. He achieved great success in war, and crushed his enemies ruthlessly. This 'Great Unifier' was initially known as the 'Fool of Owari' but turned out to outfox his enemies and friends ...
Born into a minor samurai family in Owari province (the western part of modern-dayAichiprovince), Oda Nobunaga secured leadership of the Oda clan after his father’s death in 1551. By 1560 he had unified Owari and gained national fame at the Battle of Okehazama, where he routed the much...
The Arima clan was a Japanese feudal daimyo family dating to the Sengoku period. Its name "Arima," transliterates as "has horses," reflecting the samurai/cavalry origins of the family. Famous members include Arima Harunobu and Arima Naozumi. Fu Rin's very affordable Samurai battle armor (arm...
Nobunaga Oda Youth Mature Character Information Clan(s)/Alliance(s): Oda Age: 15 (SW5 Youth)33 (SW5 Mature) Height: 191 cm (6'3") Weapon(s): Yari (DW)Demonic blade (SW1~4)Ōdachi (SW5 Youth)Katana (SW5 Mature) Heirloom: Tenka Fubu Seal Moveset Type: Charge (1)Spe...
The Oda clan (織田氏, Oda-shi) was a family of Japanese daimyo who were to become an important political force in the unification of Japan in the mid-16th century. Though they had the climax of their fame under Oda Nobunaga and fell from the spotlight soon after, several...
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