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Battle of Hansando
1592 • Hansando
Historical Overview
The Battle of Hansan Island and the following engagement at Angolpo took place on 15 August 1592. In two naval encounters, Korean Admiral Yi Sun-sin's fleet managed to destroy roughly 100 Japanese ships and halted Japanese naval operations along the southern coast.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Decisive Korean victory.
Korean Navy
- Commander: Yi Sun-sin
- Strength: ca. 56 Schiffe
- Casualties: Minimal
Japanese Navy
- Commander: Wakizaka Yasuharu
- Strength: ca. 73 Schiffe
- Casualties: ca. 59 Schiffe verloren
Strategic Context
Korean attempt to cut Japanese supply lines at sea.
Conflict / War
Imjin War
Decisive Japanese victory.
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