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Pescadores Campaign

1895 Pescadoren Amphib. Op.

Map of the Pescadores Islands shortly after their conquest by Japan in 1895 (note the Japanese place names)

Map of the Pescadores Islands shortly after their conquest by Japan in 1895 (note the Japanese place names)

Author: Davidson, J. W., The Island of Formosa, Past and Present (London, 1903)License:PD
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比志島混成支隊澎湖島へ上陸の爲め海戰の光景

比志島混成支隊澎湖島へ上陸の爲め海戰の光景

Author: Ogawa KazumasaLicense:PD
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比志島混成支隊澎湖島へ上陸の爲め海戰の光景

比志島混成支隊澎湖島へ上陸の爲め海戰の光景

Author: Ogawa KazumasaLicense:PD
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Sensō-e (war-themed ukiyo-e) depicting the Japanese occupation of the Pescadores (known by Japanese as Bōko Rettō, also known as Penghu nowadays) in March 1895. Artwork made by Kobayashi Kiyochika and printed in ōban tate-e (large vertical) format. Each panel of the triptych with the dimension of 37.5 × 25.1 cm. Published by Takegawa Seikichi.

Sensō-e (war-themed ukiyo-e) depicting the Japanese occupation of the Pescadores (known by Japanese as Bōko Rettō, also known as Penghu nowadays) in March 1895. Artwork made by Kobayashi Kiyochika and printed in ōban tate-e (large vertical) format. Each panel of the triptych with the dimension of 37.5 × 25.1 cm. Published by Takegawa Seikichi.

Author: Kobayashi KiyochikaLicense:PD
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IdentificatieTitel(s): Onze elite troepen bezetten de Penghu-eilanden bij Taiwan. Seiei naru wagagun Taiwan Bokoto o senryo suru no zu (titel op object)Objecttype: prent triptiek Objectnummer: RP-P-1980-125Catalogusreferentie: Jap Cat V 85Omschrijving: Gevecht onderaan bergen tussen Japannsers (rechts) en de inheemse bevolking (links), weerspiegeld in het water; op de achtergrond brandende gebouwen.VervaardigingVervaardiger: prentmaker: Kobayashi Kiyochika (vermeld op object), uitgever: Matsuki HeikichiPlaats vervaardiging: prentmaker: Japan, uitgever: TokyoDatering: 1894Fysieke kenmerken: kleurenhoutsnede; lijnblok in zwart met kleurblokkenMateriaal: papier Techniek: kleurenhoutsnedeAfmetingen: beeld: h 348 mm × b 691 mmOnderwerpWat: warVerwerving en rechtenCredit line: Aankoop uit het F.G. Waller-FondsVerwerving: aankoop 1980Copyright: Publiek domein

IdentificatieTitel(s): Onze elite troepen bezetten de Penghu-eilanden bij Taiwan. Seiei naru wagagun Taiwan Bokoto o senryo suru no zu (titel op object)Objecttype: prent triptiek Objectnummer: RP-P-1980-125Catalogusreferentie: Jap Cat V 85Omschrijving: Gevecht onderaan bergen tussen Japannsers (rechts) en de inheemse bevolking (links), weerspiegeld in het water; op de achtergrond brandende gebouwen.VervaardigingVervaardiger: prentmaker: Kobayashi Kiyochika (vermeld op object), uitgever: Matsuki HeikichiPlaats vervaardiging: prentmaker: Japan, uitgever: TokyoDatering: 1894Fysieke kenmerken: kleurenhoutsnede; lijnblok in zwart met kleurblokkenMateriaal: papier Techniek: kleurenhoutsnedeAfmetingen: beeld: h 348 mm × b 691 mmOnderwerpWat: warVerwerving en rechtenCredit line: Aankoop uit het F.G. Waller-FondsVerwerving: aankoop 1980Copyright: Publiek domein

Author: RijksmuseumLicense:CC0
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​日軍於1895年3月25日佔領澎湖漁翁島後升旗

​日軍於1895年3月25日佔領澎湖漁翁島後升旗

Author: 日本軍License:PD
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Historical Overview

Capture of the islands in preparation for the occupation of Taiwan.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Japanese victory.

Japanese Navy

  • Commander: Itō Sukeyuki
  • Strength: ca. 5.000
  • Casualties: ca. 3 (Kampf)

Beiyang Army

  • Commander: unbekannt
  • Strength: ca. 5.000
  • Casualties: unbekannt

Strategic Context

Strategic isolation of South China from Taiwan.

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Historical Locations

Exact location not recorded in historical records