Battle of Kōan (1281 AD)

Battle of Kōan (Kamakura Japan vs Yuan dynasty & Goryeo) took place in 1281 AD during Mongol invasions of Japan.

Battle facts

Year: 1281 AD
Date: 1281-01-01
Era: Medieval
Conflict: Mongol invasions of Japan
Side A: Kamakura Japan
Side B: Yuan dynasty, Goryeo
Commanders (A): Kawano Michiari, Kikuchi Takefusa, Takezaki Suenaga, Shimazu Nagahisa
Commanders (B): Hong Dagu, Li T'ing, Kim Bang-gyeong
Casualties: approx. Unknown120,000+ ~20,000–30,000 South Chinese kept as Slaves (soon released)
Outcome: Invasion repulsed The Eastern route fleet destroyed and retreat of the Southern fleet
Coordinates: 33.625°, 130.333°