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What was the Siege of Busanjin (1592)?

Introduction The Siege of Busanjin was a battle fought at Busan between Japanese and Korean forces on 14 April 1592 (Gregorian: 24 May 1592). The attacks on Busan and the neighbouring fort of Dadaejin were the first battles of the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598). Background The Japanese invasion force consisting of 400 transports bearing… Read More

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What was the Battle of Sangju (1592)?

Introduction The Battle of Sangju was a battle during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598). After capturing Busan and Dongnae, the Japanese army under Konishi Yukinaga advanced at a rapid rate of almost 20 kilometres per day towards the Joseon capital of Hanseong (present-day Seoul). Background Joseon General Yi Il arrived at Sangju on 02… Read More

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What was the Battle of Noryang (1598)?

Introduction The Battle of Noryang, the last major battle of the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598), was fought between the Japanese navy and the combined fleets of the Joseon Kingdom and the Ming dynasty. It took place in the early morning of 16 December (19 November in the Lunar calendar) 1598 and ended past dawn.… Read More

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What is the Fabian Strategy?

Introduction The Fabian strategy is a military strategy where pitched battles and frontal assaults are avoided in favour of wearing down an opponent through a war of attrition and indirection. While avoiding decisive battles, the side employing this strategy harasses its enemy through skirmishes to cause attrition, disrupt supply and affect morale. Employment of this… Read More

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What was the Battle of Baia (1467)?

Introduction The Battle of Baia (Romanian: Bătălia de la Baia, Hungarian: moldvabányai csata) was fought on 15 December 1467, between the Moldavian prince, Stephen the Great and Hungarian king, Matthias Corvinus. The battle was the last Hungarian attempt to subdue the independent Moldavia, as previous attempts had ended in failure. Corvinus invaded Moldavia as a… Read More