Listen "Samurai Rock Warfare"
Episode Synopsis
Samurai battles of the 14th-16th centuries in Japan frequently started with rock throwing, as evidenced by historical records of injuries sustained from this tactic. These documents highlight rocks as a significant cause of casualties.
Even renowned swordsman Miyamoto Musashi was reportedly injured by a thrown rock, impacting his participation in a major battle.
This suggests that rock throwing played a surprisingly important role in the opening stages of many samurai conflicts. The provided episode offers insight into this often overlooked aspect of early Japanese warfare.
Even renowned swordsman Miyamoto Musashi was reportedly injured by a thrown rock, impacting his participation in a major battle.
This suggests that rock throwing played a surprisingly important role in the opening stages of many samurai conflicts. The provided episode offers insight into this often overlooked aspect of early Japanese warfare.
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