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Encyclopedia > Battle of Busan (1592)
Battle of Pusan (1592 one)

Conflict: Seven-Year War
Date: November 1, 1592
Place: coast of Korea
Outcome: Decisive Korean victory
Combatants
Fleet of Toyotomi Hideyoshi Korean navy
Commanders
Fleet of Toyotomi Hideyoshi Yi Sun Shin
Strength
470 ships Unknown
Casualties
115 none
Admiral Yi 4th Campaign
Jangrim Harbour - Hwajungumi - Dadae Harbour - Seopyung Harbour - Jeolyoung Island - Pusan Harbor

The Battle of Busan was a naval battle of the first phase of the Seven Year War between Korea and Japan. The Seven-Year War was the conflict from 1592 to 1598 on the Korean peninsula, following two successive Japanese invasions of Korea. ... November 1 is the 305th day of the year (306th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 60 days remaining. ... Events January 30 - The death of Pope Innocent IX during the previous year had left the Papal throne vacant. ... Hideyoshi in old age. ... Hideyoshi in old age. ... Yi Sun-sin (April 28, 1545 — December 16, 1598), was a famous Korean naval leader. ... The naval campaigns conducted by Korean Admiral Yi Sun-shin during the Imjin War against the Japanese forces of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. ... For the 1756–1763 war, see Seven Years War. ...


By now,the Korean navy was well-trained.To win this battle,they secured it with longer cannon range.


The Chosun navy annihiltated the ships, despite of the heavy gun fire from the Japanese defenders who were on higher ground. Without ships, the Japanese forces were forced to become ground troops.


The casualties for Korean were six dead and 25 injuried. Captain Chung, Captain of Nokto, died from the Japanese cannon fire.


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