Kobayakawa Hideaki's Encampment Site

小早川秀秋陣跡

Infamous traitor to the Western Army, Kobayakawa Hideaki is considered by many historians to have tipped the battle in the Tokugawa (Eastern army's) favor. He defeated Otani Yoshitsugu and then attacked Ukita Hideie's army, throwing them into dissarray and eventual defeat. After the battle, he was made leader of Bizen Province, the province previously lead by Ukita Hideie who he betrayed and attacked, along with Mimasaka Province (both in Okayama). It is said that he went mad after the battle due to his betrayal leading to his death in 1602 at the age of 21.

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