Shibata forcesSakuma
Sakuma Morimasa
佐久間盛政
“The Demon Genba”
1554–1583 (aged 30)
- Rank / office
- Genba-no-jō
- Domain / base
- Kaga
- Battles in 3D
- 1 battle
Katsuie's nephew and vanguard of the northern army, feared as "the Demon Genba" for his ferocity. At Shizugatake he won distinction by killing Nakagawa Kiyohide on Mount Ōiwa in a lightning strike, but ignored Katsuie's orders to withdraw and stayed in the captured position, where Hideyoshi, back from the Great Return from Mino, fell on him and routed him. Captured, he is said to have refused a pardon and been beheaded.
Life and battlesGold dots mark battles you can watch in 3D
- 1583Tenshō 11
The Raid on Mount Ōiwa
Stormed Nakagawa Kiyohide's fort, killed him and made his name.
- 1583Tenshō 11
Defeat at Shizugatake
Hideyoshi punished his overextension; his force collapsed and he was captured.
Battle of Shizugatake 8,000 troops Watch in 3D › The fierce commander feared as "the Demon Genba." His raid on Mount Ōiwa succeeded, but pushing too deep proved fatal for the whole army.
