March 3, 2026Open Access

The Uesugi: a study of a Japanese warrior family's political and military involvement in eastern Japan, 1252-1455. Chapter 2: Military activities, 1336-1350

Key Points

Uesugi family's military activities shaped conflict dynamics between emperors and clans.
Key events occurred during a turbulent period of Japanese history, affecting power relations.
Analysis includes battles and strategies employed by the Uesugi in eastern Japan.
Highlights the broader impact of familial military involvement on regional governance.

Abstract

The essay is the second of a projected series of essays collectively entitled 'The Uesugi: a study of a Japanese warrior family's political and military involvement in eastern Japan, 1252-1455'. It examines the Uesugi family's military activities during the first fourteen years of the conflict that broke out between Emperor Godaigo and the Ashikaga in early 1336.

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Dennis Darling (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75d02c6e9836116a26665 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.17613/6k9ac-rtm59

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