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What was the Battle of Myeongnyang (1598)?

Introduction In the Battle of Myeongnyang, on October 26, 1597, the Korean Joseon Kingdom’s navy, led by Admiral Yi Sun-sin, fought the Japanese navy in the Myeongnyang Strait, near Jindo Island, off the southwest corner of the Korean peninsula. Part of the Japanese invasion of Korea (1592-1598). With only 13 ships remaining from Admiral Won… Read More

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What was the Battle of Jiksan (1597)?

Introduction The Battle of Jiksan (직산 전투) was a military conflict fought between Ming and Japanese forces on 16 October 1597, during the Japanese invasion of Korea (1592-1598). It resulted in withdrawal by both sides. However the battle marked the furthest point the Japanese ever got to reaching Hanseong during the Second Invasion. Background Ma… Read More

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What was the Siege of Namwon (1597)?

Introduction The Siege of Namwon was a military engagement that occurred from 23 September to 26 September 1597, during the Japanese invasion of Korea (1592-1598). It ended in Japanese victory. Background Ukita Hideie marched on Namweon with around 49,600 soldiers on 11 September 1597. They arrived on 23 September. Namweon was garrisoned by 3,000 Ming… Read More

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What was the Battle of Chilcheollyang (1597)?

Introduction The naval Battle of Chilcheollyang took place on the night of 28 August 1597, during the Japanese invasion of Korea (1592-1598). It resulted in the destruction of nearly the entire Korean fleet. Background Prior to the battle, the previous naval commander Yi Sun-sin, had been removed from his post due to a Japanese plot.… Read More

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What was the Siege of Jinju (1593)?

Introduction The Second Siege of Jinju was a battle during 1593 in Hideyoshi’s invasions of Korea at Jinju Fort. It occurred from 20 July to 27 July and ended in the massacre of the entire garrison and a substantial portion of the entire population. This became the origin of the Uwajima Ushi-oni Festival in Uwajima,… Read More

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What was the Battle of Byeokjegwan (1593)?

Introduction The Battle of Byeokjegwan was a military engagement fought on 27 February 1593 between the armies of the Ming dynasty led by Li Rusong and Japanese forces under Kobayakawa Takakage during the Japanese invasion of Korea (1592-1598). It resulted in Japanese victory and Ming retreat. Background After taking Pyeongyang, Li Rusong sent out Li… Read More

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What was the Siege of Pyongyang (1593)?

Introduction The Siege of Pyongyang was a military conflict fought between the allied Ming-Joseon army and the Japanese First Division under Konishi Yukinaga in the Japanese invasion of Korea (1592-1598). The battle ended in victory for the allies but a successful retreat from Pyeongyang by the remaining Japanese in the night of 08 February 1593.… Read More