What if the Takeda WON at Nagashino? | Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence
The Shogunate -- Jan 11
Takeda Katsuyori famously lost at the battle of Nagashino in 1575, but what if he had prepared differently for his famous clash against Oda Nobunaga?
In this video I play out the Nagashino scenario in "Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence" with the aim of succeeding where Katsuyori historically failed and keeping alive all the brave Takeda commanders who would have otherwise given their lives that day. ...continue reading
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