Siege of Fukuyo

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Siege of Fukuyo
Part of the Sengoku period
Date1542
Location
Result Takeda victory
Belligerents
Forces of Takeda family forces
Commanders and leaders
Takeda Shingen
Itagaki Nobukata
Strength
3000 5000

The siege of Fukuyo was one of many steps taken by Takeda Shingen in his bid to seize control of Shinano Province. The fortress at Fukuyo lay in the Ina valley, south of Lake Suwa. , an ally of , lord of Takatō castle, surrendered quickly. The Battle of Ankokuji followed the siege.

References[]

  • Turnbull, Stephen (1998). 'The Samurai Sourcebook'. London: Cassell & Co.

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