A painting of Shibata Katsuie, a longtime loyal retainer of Nobunaga who attempted to raise a rebellion against the hegemony of Hashiba Hideyoshi. Source: Public Domain
An artistic depiction of the Battle of Shizugatake. Blowing the horn to commence the attack is Hashiba Hideyoshi. Source: Public Domain
Another depiction of Shibata Katsuie, this one in full battle regalia. Source: Public Domain
A painting of Oda Nobutaka, whose faction lost the Battle of Shizugatake. He later committed seppuku on Mount Koya. Source: Public Domain
A painting of the “Seven Spears of Shizugatake.” These bold leaders would have long careers as trusted retainers of Hideyoshi. Note the comically large arquebus at the painting’s center, which is probably meant to be an Otsu gun, but is clearly subject to some artistic license. Source: Public Domain
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