Momoyama period, second half of the 16th - early 17th centuries. was one of the most significant in the political, social and cultural life of Japan. At this time, the formation of the military-feudal class of samurai ends. After the victory of Ieyasu Tokugawa over his enemies and the end of internecine wars, the Tokugawa shogunate was formed, which could not but affect the position of the samurai. S. Turnbull's book, based on excellent illustrative and factual material, provides an opportunity to get acquainted with the weapons and tactics of the samurai armies of this period.