Obata Masamori | |
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 A painting of Obata Masamori, possibly taken in 1550’s | |
| Native name | 小幡昌盛 |
| Born | 1534 |
| Died | March 29, 1582 |
| Allegiance |  Takeda clan |
| Battles / wars | Siege of Odawara (1569) Battle of Mimasetoge (1569) Battle of Mikatagahara (1573) Battle of Nagashino (1575) |
Obata Masamori (小幡昌盛, 1534 – March 29, 1582), was a Japanesesamurai warrior. He is known as one of the "Twenty-Four Generals of Takeda Shingen".[1] He was the son ofObata Toramori, and came from westernKozuke province. He fled Kozuke and joined the Takeda around 1560. Masamori would later become the lord of Kaizu castle inShinano province.
Coming from a province conquered by the Takeda, Masamori belonged to thesakikata-shu (the group of vanquished enemies) within the Takeda establishment, but proved himself repeatedly by loyal service. He fought for the Takeda at thebattle of Mimasetoge (1569).
In theBattle of Mikatagahara (1573), he led the cavalry vanguard.[2]
In theBattle of Nagashino (1575),[3] he supplied the largest cavalry contingent, commanding 500 mounted samurai and 1000 footmen. In the central company, commanded byTakeda Nobukado, he charged the Oda line beside the other Kozuke warlords. Eventually, as the Takeda army made no headway, the attack was called off but not until grave losses had been suffered.
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