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Battle of Noryang

When
December 16, 1598
Where
Noryang Strait
Part of
Battle of Noryang

Allied fleets defeated the Japanese navy, destroying or capturing over half their ships.

Beginning at 2:00 AM on December 16, 1598, the allied Joseon and Ming fleet of about 150 ships attacked the 500 Japanese vessels. The engagement ended past dawn with the allied forces destroying or capturing more than half of the Japanese fleet, securing the final major victory of the Imjin War.

Sources

  1. Battle of Noryang Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
  2. Yi Sun-sin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14

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