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Battle of Jiuliancheng
1894 • Liaoning

"The Fierce Battle on the Floating Bridge at Jiulingcheng", Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper, dated October 1894
Author: Fukushima ToshimitsuLicense:PD
Historical Overview
The Battle of Jiuliancheng (九連城之戰) was a land battle of the First Sino-Japanese War between the forces of Meiji Japan and Qing China. It is sometimes referred to as the Battle of the Yalu River , thus creating confusion with the previous naval conflict of the same name of 17 September, and the subsequent naval and ground battles of the Russo-Japanese War, with the same name and occurring at much the same location.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Japanese victory.
Imperial Japanese Army
- Commander: Yamagata Aritomo
- Strength: ca. 10.000
- Casualties: ca. 150
Beiyang Army
- Commander: Song Qing
- Strength: ca. 25.000
- Casualties: ca. 2.000
Strategic Context
Opening the campaign on Chinese soil.
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Historical Locations
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