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Battle of Myeongnyang

1597 • Jeolla Seeschlacht

Historical Overview

With only 13 ships, Admiral Yi defeated over 130 Japanese ships in a strait with extreme tides.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Legendary Korean victory.

Korean Navy

  • Commander: Yi Sun-sin
  • Strength: 13 Schiffe
  • Casualties: Keine

Japanese Navy

  • Commander: Kurushima Michifusa †
  • Strength: 133 Kriegsschiffe
  • Casualties: ca. 30 Schiffe zerstört

Strategic Context

Desperate defense of the sea route after the destruction of the rest of the fleet.

Conflict / War

Imjin War

Decisive Japanese victory.

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