Samurai Armies of the Late Sengoku Period (Zeughausverlag GmbH)

Author's notePeriods of Japanese HistoryBasics of Japanese Military History c. 1600Arms and ArmourSamuraiAshigaruComposition and Command Structure of a Samurai ArmyLord, Family, and VassalsCommand StructureFeudal Samurai Service and Professional Troops in GarrisonsStrength and Composition of ArmiesArmy Divisions and Troop TypesSamurai Cavalry: Myth and Reality - The Takeda Re-ExaminedInfantry I: Specialists with polearmsInfantry II: Missile Troops (Bow and Arquebus)Honjin - The Headquarters UnitSupply and Baggage TrainSamurai as MercenariesA Samurai Army in ActionOn the MarchIn CampIn Battle - Sengoku Period TacticsA kanon Basic Unit ReconstructedKey Terms in Japanese and EnglishBibliography