The Battles of Kawanakajima Part: 1 (1553-1557) | Sengoku Jidai Episode 16

The conflict between Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin upon the plain of Kawanakajima begins, as we dive in to discuss the first three battles in their legendary war of supremacy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources Used: "Kawanakajima 1553-64" by Stephen Turnbull "Samurai Battles" By Michael Sharp "Samurai: The Way of the Warrior" by Stephen Turnbull "The Samurai Warrior" by Ben Hubbard "War in Japan: 1467 - 1615" by Stephen Turnbull ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from: "Zoku" by Kodo Samurai Warriors 2: Empires (Owned by Koei Tecmo) "Balett 'Salome'" by Akira Ifukube Artwork: The Samurai Portraits used are from the "Nobunaga's Ambition" Series and are the property of Koei Tecmo. Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain. Art from Osprey Publications. Other modern artist renditions, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social Media: Facebook:   / theshogunateyoutube   Twitter:   / shogunatethe   #Samurai #Japan #History