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Battle of the Yalu River

1894 • Gelbes Meer Seeschlacht

Historical Overview

Largest naval battle of the war; demonstration of Japanese superiority.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive Japanese victory.

Japanese Navy

  • Commander: Itō Sukeyuki
  • Strength: 12 Schiffe
  • Casualties: ca. 300

Beiyang Fleet

  • Commander: Ding Ruchang
  • Strength: 12 Schiffe
  • Casualties: ca. 850

Strategic Context

Struggle for naval supremacy in the Yellow Sea.

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Historical Locations

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