Battle of Uedahara 1548
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1548 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Japan | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| Participants | Murakami Yoshikiyo, Takeda Shingen | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 36.3957, 138.2133 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Uedahara (上田原の戦い) was the first defeat suffered by Takeda Shingen, and the first field battle in Japan in which firearms were used. It took place in Shinano Province or the modern-day Nagano Prefecture.
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