Question: What echoes through the ages from this stone? Here before us stands the \u5927\u962a\u51ac\u306e\u9663 \u9d2b\u91ce\u5408\u6226\u56db\u767e\u5e74\u8a18\u5ff5\u7891 Stone. It marks a significant battle during the Osaka Winter Campaign.
This stone commemorates the fierce battle of Kanno. It is also a memorial of the battle of Imatuku. These battles formed a crucial part of the Osaka Winter Campaign. Let’s delve into the story behind this monument.
The Osaka Winter Campaign occurred in 1614. The battle took place near here. The area was not ideal for combat. It had streams of the old Yamato River and many wetlands.
On an unknown day in November 1614, the Tokugawa forces attacked. The Tokugawa forces were led by Sanada Yoshishige and Uesugi Katsu. They numbered 6,500. They faced the Osaka army guarding this strategic point.
The fighting was intense. Both sides clashed with spears. Fierce encounters occurred on the embankments. The battle raged until the 29th with alternating advances and retreats.
Reinforcements arrived. Kimura Shigenari and Goto Matabei joined the fray. Amidst the chaos, the Tokugawa forces broke through. That’s what history tells us.
The \u5927\u962a\u51ac\u306e\u9663 \u9d2b\u91ce\u5408\u6226\u56db\u767e\u5e74\u8a18\u5ff5\u7891 Stone stands as a reminder. It marks the battle’s location. It is on the east side of Jonan Elementary School. You can view the stone from the road. It faces the road east of the school grounds.
The monument allows us to reflect on this historic clash. The \u5927\u962a\u51ac\u306e\u9663 \u9d2b\u91ce\u5408\u6226\u56db\u767e\u5e74\u8a18\u5ff5\u7891 Stone helps us remember. It keeps the memory of the soldiers alive.