Sakuma Morishige | |
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 An ukiyo-e of Sakuma Morishige. | |
| Native name | 佐久間 盛重 |
| Died | June 11, 1560 Marune fortress |
| Allegiance | Oda clan |
| Rank | Samurai |
| Commands | Marune fortress |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Ino (1556) Siege of Marune (1560) |
Sakuma Morishige (佐久間 盛重, died June 11, 1560) was a Japanesesamurai from Sakuma clan who servedOda Nobunaga. He is believed to be the first "general' killed by gunfire in Japan.
In 1556, Morishige fought at theBattle of Ino, Before the battle, where Nobunaga clashed with his brother, Nobunaga erected Fort Nazuka in Nishi-ku, Nazuka, Nagoya City, placing Sakuma Morishige in charge. During this conflict, Sakuma notably claimed the head of Hashimoto Juzo, a general underOda Nobuyuki, earning him significant rewards
In 1560, during the invasion ofOwari Province byImagawa Yoshimoto, leading up to theBattle of Okehazama, Morishige was appointed to defend theMarune fortress on the border of the province.
The fortress came under attack byTokugawa Ieyasu (who was at that time named Matsudaira Motoyasu). During theSiege of Marune, Ieyasu made effective use of concentratedarquebus fire. Morishige was killed by a bullet, and the fortress fell to Imagawa forces.[1][2]
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