Episode 2 of 2
Satsuma Invasion of Ryukyu
- When
- March–May 1609
- Where
- Ryukyu Kingdom
Satsuma forces invaded Ryukyu from March to May 1609, overcoming resistance and establishing vassalage.
The invasion force faced stiff resistance from the Ryukyuan military on all but one island. The campaign marked the beginning of the Ryukyu Kingdom's status as a vassal state under the Satsuma domain, while Ryukyu retained its tributary relationship with China.
Sources
- Invasion of Ryukyu Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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