Author’s note

Periods of Japanese History

Basics of Japanese Military History c. 1600

Arms and Armour

Samurai

Ashigaru

Composition and Command Structure of a Samurai Army

Lord, Family, and Vassals

Command Structure

Feudal Samurai Service and Professional Troops in Garrisons

Strength and Composition of Armies

Army Divisions and Troop Types

Samurai Cavalry: Myth and Reality - The Takeda Re-Examined

Infantry I: Specialists with polearms

Infantry II: Missile Troops (Bow and Arquebus)
Honjin - The Headquarters Unit

Supply and Baggage Train

Samurai as Mercenaries

A Samurai Army in Action

On the March
In Camp

In Battle - Sengoku Period Tactics

A Standard Basic Unit Reconstructed

Key Terms in Japanese and English

Bibliography

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