Historical Letter Detailing Hideyoshi's 'Water Attack' on Bicchu Takamatsu Castle Discovered

A valuable historical letter has been discovered, written by Mōri clan general Kikkawa Motoharu, describing the challenging conditions during Toyotomi Hideyoshi's 'water attack' on Bicchu Takamatsu Castle in the Sengoku period.

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NHK WorldJapanese53d ago

秀吉の備中高松城「水攻め」毛利側・吉川元春が記した書状発見

戦国時代、羽柴秀吉が、今の岡山市にあった備中高松城に対して行った「水攻め」について、敵対する毛利側の武将、吉川元春が厳しい戦況を伝えた書状が見つかりました。専門家は「水攻めについて毛利側がリアルタイムで状況を記した記録は珍しく、貴重な発見だ」としています。

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Historical Letter Detailing Hideyoshi's 'Water Attack' on Bicchu Takamatsu Castle Discovered

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秀吉の備中高松城「水攻め」毛利側・吉川元春が記した書状発見

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