Battle of Idano

Summary

The Battle of Idano (井田野合戦) was a battle during the Sengoku period (16th century) of Japan. The battle took place seven days after the murder of Matsudaira leader Kiyoyasu (grandfather of Tokugawa Ieyasu) at the hands of his vassal Abe Masatoyo.[1]

Battle of Idano
Part of Sengoku period
DateDecember 5, 1535 (1535-12-05)
Location34°58′43.547″N 137°10′2.064″E / 34.97876306°N 137.16724000°E / 34.97876306; 137.16724000
Result Matsudaira victory
Belligerents
Matsudaira forces Abe Masatoyo forces
Commanders and leaders
Matsudaira Nobutaka
Matsudaira Yasutaka
Abe Masatoyo
Battle of Idano is located in Japan
Battle of Idano
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Location within Japan

The forces of Matsudaira set out to take revenge against the rebel Masatoyo and his army, and were victorious.

References edit

  1. ^ Turnbull, Stephen (1998). The Samurai Sourcebook. Cassell & Co. p. 209. ISBN 1854095234.