First Battle of Azukizaka
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- Date: 1542
- Location: Mikawa province
In response to Oda moves into Western Mikawa, Imagawa Yoshimoto moved forces into Ikutahara in the 8th month of 1542. Oda Nobuhide responded to this by crossing the Yahagi river and taking up a position at Kamiwada, and in the 10th month, engaged in battle at Azukizaka, Southeast of Okazaki castle. The battle was won by Oda Nobuhide, with credit given to seven Samurai, known as the Seven Spears of Azukizaka.
