Date 1569 | ||
Similar Siege of Moji, Invasion of Shikoku, Siege of Kōzuki Castle, Battles of Kizugawaguchi, Siege of Takamatsu |
The 1569 siege of Tachibana was one of many battles fought for control of the island of Kyūshū during Japan's Sengoku period.
Mōri Motonari led the assault on the Ōtomo clan's Tachibana castle, which was held by Hetsugi Akitsura. The Mōri, who were one of the few Sengoku period clans to make effective or extensive use of cannon, used these in securing their victory. However, Mori Motonari's forces were withdrawn due to the Kyushu campaign.
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