Battle of Uedahara
- When
- 1548
- Where
- Shinano Province; Uedahara
- Episodes
- 4
In 1548, Takeda Shingen's campaign to control Shinano Province ended in his first defeat at Uedahara. Murakami Yoshikiyo defeated Shingen's 7,000-man force, marking the first Japanese field battle where firearms were employed.
Episodes
- Shingen's Campaign in Shinano
Shingen began his campaign by taking Shika castle, alarming Yoshikiyo due to its proximity to his lands.
- Battle of Uedahara
Shingen was defeated in the first Japanese field battle using firearms, despite adhering to traditional strategies.
- Post-Battle Consequences
Despite his victory, Yoshikiyo's power was significantly diminished after the battle.
- Yoshikiyo's Mobilization
Yoshikiyo mobilized in March 1548 to capture Shiga, while Shingen led 7,000 men north to face him.
Background and detail
Strategic Context. Takeda Shingen sought to consolidate control over Shinano Province. His initial move involved seizing Shika castle, a position close enough to Murakami Yoshikiyo's territories to provoke a direct military response and challenge Shingen's regional dominance.
Force Mobilization. Yoshikiyo mobilized his forces in March 1548 with the objective of capturing Shiga and expelling Shingen from the province. In response, Shingen consolidated his troops, leading 7,000 men north to confront the emerging threat from Yoshikiyo's army.
Battle Outcome. The engagement resulted in Shingen's first defeat. Although Yoshikiyo won the battle, his overall power was significantly diminished in the aftermath. The conflict is historically noted as the first field battle in Japan to utilize firearms.
People involved
- Takeda Shingen · Commander of the 7,000-man force; suffered his first defeat
- Murakami Yoshikiyo · Commander who mobilized forces in March 1548 and achieved victory
Sources
- Battle of Uedahara Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
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