Kusunoki masashige biography definition

In this Japanesename, the family name is Kusunoki.

Kusunoki Masashige (楠木 正成, 1294 - July 4, 1336) was a 14th century samurai from Kawachi Province.^[1] He fought for Emperor Go-Daigo.

The warrior's conduct and death are recognized as examples of bushido.

Battle planner

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Kusunoki was a brilliant tactician and strategist. He defended two key Loyalist fortresses at Akasaka and Chihaya.

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This helped Go-Daigo to briefly return to power. However, one of the loyalist generals, Ashikaga Takauji, betrayed Go-Daigo. Ashikaga led an army against Kusunoki and the remaining loyalists. Kusunoki suggested to the Emperor that they hide on sacred Mount Hiei and allow Takauji to take Kyoto.

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Later, they could move quickly down from the mountain to trap Ashikaga and destroy him.

Disaster

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Go-Daigo would not leave the capital. He insisted that Kusunoki meet Ashikaga's larger army forces in the field in a