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Battle of Pyongyang

1894 • Pjöngjang Belagerung/Sturm

Historical Overview

Decisive defeat of Chinese troops in Korea.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Japanese victory.

Imperial Japanese Army

  • Commander: Yamagata Aritomo
  • Strength: ca. 15.000
  • Casualties: ca. 600

Beiyang Army

  • Commander: Zuo Baogui †
  • Strength: ca. 13.000
  • Casualties: ca. 2.000

Strategic Context

Complete expulsion of the Chinese from the Korean peninsula.

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Historical Locations

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