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Pescadores Campaign

1895 • Pescadoren Amphib. Op.

Historical Overview

Capture of the islands in preparation for the occupation of Taiwan.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Japanese victory.

Japanese Navy

  • Commander: Itō Sukeyuki
  • Strength: ca. 5.000
  • Casualties: ca. 3 (Kampf)

Beiyang Army

  • Commander: unbekannt
  • Strength: ca. 5.000
  • Casualties: unbekannt

Strategic Context

Strategic isolation of South China from Taiwan.

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Historical Locations

Exact location not recorded in historical records