Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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A dive into the complex topic of Samurai military ranks and army command structures, specifically during the real apex of Samurai warfare in the later years of the Sengoku Jidai.

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Sources:
(All the Sources I used in this video were from Stephen Turnbull)
"Samurai Armies: 1467-1649"
"Samurai Armies: 1550-1615"
"Hatamoto: Horse and Foot Guard 1540-1724"
"Samurai Commanders: 1577-1638"

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Music:
"Fire of Prometheus III" Composed by Akira Ifukube

Intro:
Music by: Shawn Head of "Renzoh Flutes" youtube.com/channel/UC5mpKIeS6odJu4K3Gp4aryg
Logo art by: theomnibus.art
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Artwork and Images:
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!

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