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Okudaira Sadamasa
(1555
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1615)
The Okudaira family were originally retainers of the
Tokugawa, but were forced to join
Takeda Shingen. After Shingen died and
Katsuyori assumed leadership of the
Takeda clan, Okudaira Sadamasa
walked his men right out of
Tsukude Castle and rejoined the
Tokugawa. Katsuyori had Sadamasa's wife and brother -- hostages to the
Takeda -- crucified for this.
Ieyasu accepted Sadamasa back and entrusted him with the
defense of
Nagashino Castle.
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