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 | |||||||
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Part of Sengoku period | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Matsudaira forces | Abe Masatoyo forces | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Matsudaira Nobutaka Matsudaira Yasutaka | Abe Masatoyo | ||||||
The forces of Matsudaira set out to take revenge against the rebel Masatoyo and his army, and were victorious.
References
edit- ^ Turnbull, Stephen (1998). The Samurai Sourcebook. Cassell & Co. p. 209. ISBN 1854095234.