Battle of Myeongnyang (1597 AD)
Battle of Myeongnyang (Japan & Fleet of Toyotomi Hideyoshi vs Joseon & Joseon Navy) took place in 1597 AD during Second Japanese Invasion of Korea.
Battle facts
- Year: 1597 AD
- Date: 1597-10-26
- Era: Early Modern
- Conflict: Second Japanese Invasion of Korea
- Side A: Japan, Fleet of Toyotomi Hideyoshi
- Side B: Joseon, Joseon Navy
- Commanders (A): Tōdō Takatora, Katō Yoshiaki, Kurushima Michifusa, Wakizaka Yasuharu, Mōri Takamasa
- Commanders (B): Yi Sun-sin, Kim Ŏkch'u, Kim Ŭngham, An Wi, Song Yŏchong
- Casualties: approx. 31 ships rammed open
Half of the elders (Tōdō clan memoirs).No ships lost
At least 2 killed and 3 wounded aboard Yi Sun-sin's flagship (Yi's record)
At least 8 drowned from An Wi's ship
- Outcome: Joseon victory
- Coordinates: 34.568°, 126.308°
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