Hideyoshi or Imjin War

After Japan was unified in a series of wars, General Hideyoshi decided to invade China and eventually India. It was decided to conquer Korea first as it was on the way to China.  Initially the Japanese were successful, taking Seoul in three weeks and reaching Pyongyang.  But the invasion bogged down. Increased Korean resistance, Chinese intervention, and the famous turtle ships all conspired to defeat the Japanese.

This war, known as the Hideyoshi War or Imjin War, began in 1592 and ended in 1598 with the withdrawal of Japanese troops.  Sadly, there is little written in English on this interesting war.

Kwon Yul

Kwak Chae-u

Cho Hon

Kumsan 1592

Pyongyang 1592

Chongamjin 1592

Chinju 1592

Haenju 1593

Admiral Yi  his campaigns and the art of war

Turtle Ship and Adm. Lee  includes an overview of the war

Turtle Ship  with a history of the ship's development


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