In this episode, we dive into the life of Oda Nobunaga, the feared yet revered warlord who became the de-facto ruler of Japan by 1582. Born during the tumultuous Sengoku period, Nobunaga's unyielding ambition and brilliant military strategies transformed Japanese warfare and paved the way for the country's unification. Despite his ruthless demeanor, Nobunaga's personality and policies marked a significant turning point in Japanese history. Join us as we explore his rise to power, his overthrow of the Ashikaga Shogunate, and his dramatic end at the Honnō-ji Incident.

00:00:00: Introduction
00:01:18: The Fool of Owari
00:08:41: Rise to Power
00:18:41: Personality & Policies
00:23:54: Nobunaga Overthrows the Ashikaga Shogunate
00:29:41: The End of the Azai, Asakura, and Matsunaga Clans & War with the Takeda
00:36:06: War with the Ikko Ikki
00:40:26: The Glorious End of the Takeda Clan
00:44:33: Honnō-ji Incident

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