Episode 2 of 2
Encirclement and Flooding
- When
- May 17, 1582
- Where
- Takamatsu Castle
Hideyoshi's 30,000 troops besieged the castle, using dikes to divert a river and flood the fortress, nearly forcing its surrender.
By May 17, Hideyoshi's forces, including Ukita troops, numbered 30,000. He diverted a nearby river with dikes to surround and flood Takamatsu Castle. The garrison, led by Shimizu Muneharu, was nearly defeated by the inundation.
Sources
- Siege of Takamatsu Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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