In total it's said that only 10 soldiers from Mototada’s regiment survived the siege. We often remember the 380 men involved in the final stand at the castle's palatial residence, but should not forget there were an additional 1,600 men slaughtered that day.

It was some time before the bodies were cleared. By then the blood and gore were deep stains in the wood.

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