Ep. 22: Nobunaga's encirclement emerges from his conflict with the Asakura clan and Azai Nagamasa
Aired on November 14, 2018
Oda Nobunaga's campaign to conquer Japan has generated numerous adversaries. Following a military strike against the Asakura clan, which serves as an ally to his brother-in-law Azai Nagamasa, Nobunaga unintentionally fosters a coalition. This new alliance threatens to encircle him and potentially lead to his downfall, marking a critical turning point in his struggle for dominance over the region.
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