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Battle of Hansando

1592 • Hansando Seeschlacht

Historical Overview

Admiral Yi Sun-sin destroyed the Japanese fleet using the "Crane Wing" formation.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive Korean victory.

Korean Navy

  • Commander: Yi Sun-sin
  • Strength: ca. 56 Schiffe
  • Casualties: Minimal

Japanese Navy

  • Commander: Wakizaka Yasuharu
  • Strength: ca. 73 Schiffe
  • Casualties: ca. 59 Schiffe verloren

Strategic Context

Korean attempt to cut Japanese supply lines at sea.

Conflict / War

Imjin War

Decisive Japanese victory.

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