All Battles

Battle of Jiuliancheng

1894 • Liaoning Flussübergang
"The Fierce Battle on the Floating Bridge at Jiulingcheng", Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper, dated October 1894

"The Fierce Battle on the Floating Bridge at Jiulingcheng", Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper, dated October 1894

Author: Fukushima ToshimitsuLicense:PD
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Historical Overview

Japanese invasion of Manchuria by crossing the Yalu.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Japanese victory.

Imperial Japanese Army

  • Commander: Yamagata Aritomo
  • Strength: ca. 10.000
  • Casualties: ca. 150

Beiyang Army

  • Commander: Song Qing
  • Strength: ca. 25.000
  • Casualties: ca. 2.000

Strategic Context

Opening the campaign on Chinese soil.

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Historical Locations

Exact location not recorded in historical records