Battle of Oshikibata explained

Conflict:Battle of Oshikibata
Partof:the Sengoku period
Date:1554
Place:Oshikibata, Aki Province
Map Type:Japan
Map Relief:yes
Result:Mōri victory
Combatant1:Forces loyal to Sue Harukata
Combatant2:Forces of Mōri Motonari
Commander1:Miyagawa Fusanaga
Commander2:Mōri Motonari
Strength1:7,000
Strength2:3,000

The was a preliminary round of the battle of Miyajima which was to follow.[1] Mōri Motonari sought to avenge Sue Harukata's coup against their lord, Ōuchi Yoshitaka, and succeeded.

Following the battle of Miyajima, the Mōri clan gained all the Ōuchi lands, and replaced them as one of the most powerful families in the country.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sue Harukata. Yamaguchi pref official. ja. 31 October 2021.