Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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The Sekigahara War is about to begin as tension boils over between Uesugi Kagekatsu and Tokugawa Ieyasu. This will result in the eruption of conflict all across Japan. From all the way in the north, to down into Kyushu, to even the epic siege of Fushimi castle.

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Sources Used:
"Tokugawa Ieyasu" by Stephen Turnbull
"Sekigahara 1600: The Final Struggle for Power" By Anthony J Bryant
"War in Japan 1467-1615" By Stephen Turnbull
"Samurai Battles" by Michael Sharp

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Music from:
Samurai Warriors 2: Empires (Owned by Koei Tecmo)
Various themes from the "Nobunaga's Ambition" series (Owned by Koei Tecmo)

Artwork:
The Samurai Portraits used are from the "Nobunaga's Ambition" Series and are the property of Koei Tecmo.
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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