It took place soon after Shingen had suffered a devastating loss in the
Battle of Uedahara; he sought revenge, and to return to a string of victories. Shingen launched a surprise attack upon
Ogasawara Nagatoki's camp, using only a small rapid strike mounted force. Approaching in the night and attacking at dawn, Shingen caught his enemy unprepared, taking the camp as Ogasawara's men "grabbed their armor and swords." This battle was one of many which serve as examples of Takeda Shingen's expertise and specialty in using cavalry to maximum effect. ==References==