NHK's program "Heroes' Choices," which highlights heroes who made decisions that dramatically changed history, will air "All We Know! Young Nobunaga's Battle of Okehazama" on NHK BS from 9:00 PM on November 3rd. The program will feature the Battle of Okehazama, in which the young Oda Nobunaga surprised and defeated the large army led by Imagawa Yoshimoto. The latest research will uncover the truth behind Nobunaga's strategy.
In recent years, excavations have been carried out at castles that are key points in the Battle of Okehazama, and the true nature of the battle is beginning to become clear.
Yoshimoto's target was Otaka Castle, near Ise Bay. For the Oda clan, allowing Yoshimoto to enter Otaka Castle would mean a complete defeat. For Nobunaga, the Battle of Okehazama was a desperate battle for survival.
Deciphering Nobunaga's desperate strategy.
