Battle of Jeonju

Battle of Jeonju

Infobox Military Conflict
conflict=Battle of Chonju
partof=Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598)


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date=1592
place=area near the provinces of Geumsan
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territory=
result=Korean victory
combatant1=Korean forces
combatant2=Toyotomi forces
commander1=Yi Gwang
commander2=Kobayakawa Takakage
strength1=
strength2=
casualties1=
casualties2=

The Battle of Jeonju was one of the first battles fought in Korea during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598).

Even though this was a rather minor battle compared to others during the Korean Campaign, it would be one of the very most important victories for the Korean forces over the Japanese situated on land. Korean commander Yi Gwang led his army, which ended up defeating the opposing commander of the Toyotomi, Kobayakawa Takakage, in which his division was driven back to Geumsan.

References

"The Samurai Sourcebook"


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