Sanada Yukimura

ModernGeneralJapan1567 — 1615

Crimson Demon of War, legendary defender of Osaka Castle.

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Quick Facts

Born

1567

Died

1615

Country

Japan

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)40

Political (20%)25

Influence (20%)57

Legacy (20%)54

Leadership (15%)30

Strategy (15%)58

Total Score45.7

Sanada Yukimura — Complete Timeline

1561 AD

Battle of KawanakajimaWar

Sanada Yukimura fought under Takeda Shingen at the Fourth Battle of Kawanakajima. He participated in the fierce combat against Uesugi Kenshin's forces, gaining early battlefield experience.

Sengoku PeriodBattleTakeda

Impact: regional

1600 AD

Battle of Ueda CastleWar◆ Major

Sanada Yukimura defended Ueda Castle against Tokugawa Hidetada's forces during the Sekigahara campaign. He held the castle for several days, delaying Hidetada's arrival at Sekigahara.

Sengoku PeriodSiegeUeda

Impact: regionalconstructive

1614 AD

Siege of Osaka CastleWar◆ Major

Sanada Yukimura defended Osaka Castle against Tokugawa Ieyasu's forces during the Winter Siege. He constructed the Sanada Maru, a fortified outpost that repelled multiple attacks, prolonging the siege.

Sengoku PeriodSiegeOsaka

Impact: nationalconstructive

1615 AD

Battle of TennojiWar

Sanada Yukimura led a final charge against Tokugawa Ieyasu's forces at the Battle of Tennoji during the Summer Siege of Osaka. He was killed in action after a fierce fight, and the Osaka Castle fell.

Sengoku PeriodBattleDeath

Impact: nationaltragic