Battle of Ganghwa (1871 AD)
Battle of Ganghwa (Side A vs Joseon) took place in 1871 AD during United States expedition to Korea.
Battle facts
- Year: 1871 AD
- Date: 1871-01-01
- Era: Modern
- Conflict: United States expedition to Korea
- Side B: Joseon
- Commanders (A): John Rodgers, Winfield Schley
- Commanders (B): Eo Jae-yeon, Eo Jae-sun
- Casualties: approx. 3 killed
10 wounded
1 gunboat damaged243 killed
20 captured (later released)
40 artillery pieces captured
5 forts destroyed
1 fort damaged
4 shore batteries destroyed
- Outcome: American victory
- Coordinates: 37.710°, 126.440°
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