Samurai help needed please!

[Phil Portway]

To the hive,

As the title says, I am looking for help for a samurai in the age of Gunpowder around the 16th/17th century!

I require as a guide, the mix of Muskets to bows (if still being used) and spearmen, two handed weapons, Kantanas & Cavalry?

TIA

[traveller]

Check this:

http://gunbai-militaryhistory.blogspot.com/2018/03/sengoku-period-warfare-part-1-army-and.html?m=1

[Phil Portway]

Check this:

http://gunbai-militaryhistory.blogspot.com/2018/03/sengoku-period-warfare-part-1-army-and.html?m=1

Most helpful, thank you. Gives me a starting point!

[EnclavedMicrostate]

Have a look here as well:

https://www.reddit.com//r/AskHistorians/comments/w03vvg/what_were_the_similarities_and_differences/igizib5/?context=3

[Phil Portway]

Have a look here as well:

https://www.reddit.com//r/AskHistorians/comments/w03vvg/what_were_the_similarities_and_differences/igizib5/?context=3

Great resource, many thanks

[ARKOUDAKI]

These should give you some ideas on what ratios to use.

[Phil Portway]

These should give you some ideas on what ratios to use.

Fabulous, thanks for posting,

much appreciated