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Battle of Noryang

1598 Gyeongsang

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Historical Overview

The Battle of Noryang, the last major battle of the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598), was fought between the Japanese navy and the combined fleets of the Joseon Kingdom and the Ming dynasty. It took place in the early morning of 16 December 1598 and ended past dawn.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive Korean-Chinese victory.

Korea-Ming Alliance

  • Commander: Yi Sun-sin † / Chen Lin
  • Strength: ca. 150 Schiffe
  • Casualties: Moderat

Japanese Navy

  • Commander: Shimazu Yoshihiro
  • Strength: ca. 500 Schiffe
  • Casualties: ca. 200 - 300 Schiffe

Strategic Context

Destruction of the retreating Japanese invasion fleet after Hideyoshi's death.

Conflict / War

Imjin War

Decisive Japanese victory.
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