Battle of Okehazama
Nobunaga defeats the larger army of Imagawa Yoshimoto
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1560 in Japan
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Historical records for Japan in 1560
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Death at Okehazama
Yoshimoto is killed during Nobunaga's surprise attack
Owari Secured after Okehazama
Nobunaga strengthens control of Owari after victory at Okehazama
Return to Okazaki
Motoyasu returns to Mikawa after Imagawa power collapses
Other events (month unknown)
Unification of Owari
Defeats Yoshimoto & subjugates Owari Province
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