Siege of Fukuyo

Summary

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

Siege of Fukuyo
Part of the Sengoku period
Date1542
Location35°35′07″N 137°55′36″E / 35.5852°N 137.9267°E / 35.5852; 137.9267
Result Takeda victory
Belligerents
Forces of Tozawa Yorichika Takeda family forces
Commanders and leaders
Tozawa Yorichika Takeda Shingen
Itagaki Nobukata
Komai Masatake
Strength
3,000 5,000
Siege of Fukuyo is located in Nagano Prefecture
Siege of Fukuyo
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Location within Nagano Prefecture
Siege of Fukuyo is located in Japan
Siege of Fukuyo
Siege of Fukuyo (Japan)

References edit

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