Siege of Fushimi Castle
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siege-of-fushimi-castle-284-5051900
title:
Siege of Fushimi Castle
text:
The siege of Fushimi was a crucial battle in the series leading up to the decisive Battle of Sekigahara which ended Japan's Sengoku period. Fushimi Castle was defended by a force loyal to Tokugawa Ieyasu's Eastern army, led by Torii Mototada. Knowing of his inevitable defeat, Torii's sacrifice diverted Ishida Mitsunari's attention, and part of his Western army, away from his NakasendÅ fortresses, which were attacked by Tokugawa during the siege of Fushimi. Ultimately, the castle fell, but served
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Part of the Battle of Sekigahara (1600)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Fushimi_Castle
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2023-07-24T10:20:51Z
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