Ep. 26: Nobunaga Arrives at Okehazama and Defies Expectations
Aired on December 21, 2016
The narrative explores the historical significance of the battle of Okehazama, where Oda Nobunaga achieved a decisive victory over the Imagawa clan. This engagement is widely regarded as the starting point for Nobunaga's campaign to conquer Japan. The episode details how the daimyo, previously dismissed as the great fool of Owari, successfully overcame significant disadvantages. By analyzing this pivotal conflict, the story highlights the events that initiated Nobunaga's notorious rise to power and established his legacy as a formidable military leader.
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