Takeda forcesBaba
Baba Nobuharu
馬場信春
“The Immortal Demon of Mino”
1515–1575 (aged 61)
- Rank / office
- Governor of Mino
- Domain / base
- Kai
- Battles in 3D
- 3 battles
Later imagined depiction · Source: Wikimedia Commons (public domain)
What is a samurai who does not do his duty as rearguard?
Attributed to Baba Nobuharu
The foremost of the Takeda Four Guardians, a veteran who served three generations: Nobutora, Shingen and Katsuyori. Said never to have been wounded in more than seventy battles, he was called "the immortal demon of Mino." He was also a master castle-builder. At Nagashino he advised retreat and was overruled; to let the fleeing Katsuyori escape he stood his ground as rearguard and was killed.
Life and battlesGold dots mark battles you can watch in 3D
- 1561Eiroku 4
Kawanakajima
Fought through the fierce battle with the Uesugi as a senior Takeda retainer.
Fourth Battle of Kawanakajima 6,000 troops Watch in 3D › As the detached force's vanguard he forced the Chikuma River and fell on the Uesugi flank, turning the battle. - 1572Genki 3
Mikatagahara
Overwhelmed the Tokugawa as part of the main force of the march on the capital.
Battle of Mikatagahara 3,000 troops Watch in 3D › The veteran commander who rolled up the end of the crane's wing from the right and put the Oda reinforcements to flight. - 1575Tenshō 3
Rearguard at Nagashino
Advised retreat and was overruled; he served as rearguard, let Katsuyori escape and was killed.
Battle of Nagashino 700 troops Watch in 3D › A veteran of countless battles. He pressed the palisade repeatedly from the right wing and, once defeat was certain, stood as rearguard and died.
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FAQ
Who was Baba Nobuharu?
Known as “The Immortal Demon of Mino”. The foremost of the Takeda Four Guardians. A veteran of Kawanakajima and Mikatagahara, at Nagashino he stood as rearguard to let Katsuyori escape, and was killed.
What rank or office did Baba Nobuharu hold?
Governor of Mino.
When did Baba Nobuharu live?
Baba Nobuharu was born in 1515 and died in 1575.
Can I watch Baba Nobuharu's battles in 3D?
Yes. On Sengoku 3D you can watch the Fourth Battle of Kawanakajima (1561), the Battle of Mikatagahara (1573), the Battle of Nagashino (1575) in 3D, following the deployments and troop movements.
