The Rest Is History
The Rest Is History
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660. Dawn of the Samurai: Japan’s Greatest Warrior (Part 3)
1 hour 1 minutes Posted Apr 12, 2026 at 11:05 pm.
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Who was Yoshitsune, one of the greatest generals in all Japanese history? What part did he play in the ferocious Samurai civil war between the Minamoto clan and the Taira? And, who would win the most decisive victory in all of Samurai history?


Join Tom and Dominic as they delve deeper into the origin, rise, and triumph of the mighty Samurai, in 12th century Japan.


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