Chosokabe Motochika vs Jonas Savimbi

Chosokabe Motochika defeated the Ichijo clan at the Battle of Shimanto River in Tosa. This victory eliminated a major rival and solidified Motochika's control over Tosa Province.

Chosokabe Motochika defeated the Miyoshi clan at Hiketa in Sanuki Province. This victory allowed Motochika to gain control over much of Sanuki, advancing his unification of Shikoku.

Chosokabe Motochika completed the unification of Shikoku island under his control. He defeated the Kono clan in Iyo and the Sogo clan in Sanuki, becoming the dominant daimyo on the island.

Toyotomi Hideyoshi launched a massive invasion of Shikoku, overwhelming Chosokabe Motochika's forces. Motochika surrendered and was forced to cede most of his territory, retaining only Tosa Province.

Jonas Savimbi founded the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) as a breakaway from the FNLA. UNITA began a guerrilla war against Portuguese colonial rule, establishing a base in eastern Angola and gaining support from China and the Ovimbundu people.

After Angolan independence, Savimbi's UNITA launched a civil war against the MPLA government. Backed by the US and South Africa, UNITA fought for control of the country, leading to a decades-long conflict that caused immense suffering and destabilized the region.

Savimbi signed the Bicesse Accords with the MPLA, ending the civil war and leading to UN-monitored elections in 1992. When Savimbi lost the presidential election to Jos

Savimbi was killed in a firefight with Angolan government forces in Moxico province. His death effectively ended the 27-year civil war, as UNITA quickly sued for peace. His removal allowed for the consolidation of MPLA rule and the beginning of post-war reconstruction.