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Battle of Noryang

1598 • Gyeongsang Seeschlacht
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Historical Overview

The final naval battle of the war; Admiral Yi fell at the moment of victory.

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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