Finally we move away from the chaotic political landscape in central Japan to look to the North. It is here we will first come to see Date Masamune as he assumes leadership of the Date clan.

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Sources Used:
"Samurai Battles" by Michael Sharp
"Samurai: The Way of the Warrior" by Stephen Turnbull
"War in Japan: 1467 - 1615" by Stephen Turnbull

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Music from:
Samurai Warriors 2: Empires (Owned by Koei Tecmo)
Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence (Owned by Koei Tecmo)
Nobunaga's Ambition: Taishi (Owned by Koei Tecmo)

Artwork:
The Samurai Portraits used are from the "Nobunaga's Ambition" Series and are the property of Koei Tecmo.
Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain.
Art from Osprey Publications.
Other modern artist renditions, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!

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