Battle of Chilcheollyang (1597)

Battle of Chilcheollyang (Fleet of Toyotomi Hideyoshi vs Joseon) took place in 1597 during Japanese invasions of Korea.

Battle facts

• Year: 1597
• Date: 27 August 1597
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Japanese invasions of Korea
• Side A: Fleet of Toyotomi Hideyoshi
• Side B: Joseon
• Commanders (A): Todo Takatora, Katō Yoshiaki, Wakisaka Yasuharu, Konishi Yukinaga, Shimazu YoshihiroKuki Yoshitaka
• Commanders (B): Wŏn Kyun, Ch'oe Ho, Yi Ŏkki, Pae Hŭngnip
• Casualties: Minimal (Fleet of Toyotomi Hideyoshi), 188 ships (Joseon)
• Outcome: Japanese victory
• Coordinates: 34.818°, 128.566°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Chilcheollyang · Wikidata entry