Siege of Ryūgasaki
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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.
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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 | |||||||
2,500 | 3,200 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | Unknown |
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