− | In the 5th month of 1560, Chôsokabe Kunichika captured [[Nagahama castle]] from the Motoyama clan. In response to this, Motoyama Shigetatsu departed [[Asakura castle]] with 2,500 men to take the castle back. Kunichika intercepted him with 1,000 troops near [[Nagahama castle]]. This battle is noted for being Chôsokabe Motochika's first battle, in which he fought bravely, greatly impressing his father and his retainers. Shigetatsu was completely routed and fled to [[Hirado castle]], where Kunichika held him in siege until he was forced to withdraw due to illness. | + | In the 5th month of 1560, Chôsokabe Kunichika captured [[Nagahama castle]] from the Motoyama clan. In response to this, Motoyama Shigetatsu departed [[Asakura castle]] with 2,500 men to take the castle back. Kunichika intercepted him with 1,000 troops near [[Nagahama castle]]. This battle is noted for being Chôsokabe Motochika's first battle, in which he fought bravely, greatly impressing his father and his retainers. Shigetatsu was completely routed and fled to [[Urado castle]], where Kunichika held him in siege until he was forced to withdraw due to illness. |
| * ''Jinbutsu Tanbô・Nihon no Rekishi V.5, Sengoku no Bushô'' (人物探訪・日本の歴史(5)戦国の武将) Tokyo, Japan, 1982. | | * ''Jinbutsu Tanbô・Nihon no Rekishi V.5, Sengoku no Bushô'' (人物探訪・日本の歴史(5)戦国の武将) Tokyo, Japan, 1982. |