by Andrew Marshall

What was the Largest Naval Battle in History?

Introduction The “largest naval battle in history” is a disputed title between adherents of varying criteria which include the numbers of personnel and/or vessels involved in the naval battle, the total displacement of the vessels involved and sometimes the significance and/or implications of the battle. While battles fought in modern times are comparatively well-documented, the… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

What was the Battle of Lake Poyang (1363)?

Introduction The battle of Lake Poyang (鄱陽湖之戰) was a naval conflict which took place 30 August and 04 October 1363 between the rebel forces of Zhu Yuanzhang and Chen Youliang during the Red Turban Rebellion which led to the fall of the Yuan dynasty. Chen Youliang besieged Nanchang with a large fleet on Lake Poyang,… Read More