Republic of Korea and U.S.A.: Co-Published by The Royal Asiatic Society and The Institute of East Asian Studies, University of California, Berkeley. Only my ship fired cannons and arrows. Battle of Myeongnyang (1597) In the Battle of Myeongnyang, on October 26, 1597, the Korean Joseon kingdom's navy, led by Admiral Yi Sun-sin, fought the Japanese navy in the Myeongnyang Strait, near Jindo Island, off the southwest corner of the Korean peninsula. Turnbull, Stephen 2002 Samurai Invasion: Japan's Korean War. Battle of Myeongnyang. Someone says Yi had steel ropes tightened across the channel between Japanese fleet groups, which severely dampened the Japanese numerical advantage,[11] but 1st reference of these are non-concrete family record about Gim Eok-Chu. From that time, Japanese ships were detected in nearly every mild days. The battle took place during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-98). In the 1592 campaigns, Admiral Yi prevented the Japanese from resupplying their troops in this manner and kept their ships holed up at their main bases in Pusan Harbor. After the destruction of most of the Joseon fleet at Chilchonryang, the Ming kept their navy stationed at important port cities to guar… 1597 – Imjin War: Admiral Yi Sun-sin routs the Japanese Navy of 300 ships with only 13 ships at the Battle of Myeongnyang. Yi only had 12 panokseon ships at his disposal, which had been saved by Bae Seol, a Joseon officer who escaped early in the Battle of Chilchonryang. As the day was about to end, they met a force of 500 to 1,000 Japanese ships arrayed against them. The strait has proved important at several points in Korean history. In the Battle of Myeongnyang, on October 26, 1597, the Joseon admiral Yi Sun-sin fought the Japanese navy in the Myeongnyang Strait, near Jindo Island. The immediate results of the battle were a shock to the Japanese command. The narrowness of the strait would prevent the Joseon fleet from being flanked by the numerically superior enemy fleet, and the roughness of the tide prevented the Japanese from effectively enveloping them. The victory also freed up the Chinese navy to join Admiral Yi in early 1598. Due to Japanese intrigue taking advantage of the fractious politics of the Joseon Dynasty court, Admiral Yi Sunsin was impeached and almost put to death. [13], Floating in the water and moving towards the Koreans along the current was a body with the ornate armor of a Japanese daimyo. Battle of Myeongnyang. Although Yi only found 100 sailors initially, some of the survivors of Chilchonryang flocked to him, and he had at least 1,500 sailors and marines by the end of September. With the Joseon Navy taken out of the scene, the Japanese believed that they now had access to the Yellow Sea and could resupply their troops through this sea route as they advanced northward. Joseon and Chinese armies were able to regroup and push the Japanese back to their network of fortresses on the southeastern coast of Korea. After the Japanese lost 31 warships and many others received significant damage, their fleet was no longer combat effective, and thus they retreated. Later, one more ship joined with Yi and his small fleet numbered 13. of the fleet Yi had carefully built only … By using the shadows of the surrounding hillsides, Yi would be able to establish a visibility advantage for his fleet. Yi ordered Kurushima's head cut off and posted on the mast of his flagship. Shortly before this famous fight, the Admiral had been imprisoned due to false accusations from corrupt Joseon politicians. With only the 13 ships remaining from Won Gyun 's disastrous defeat at the Battle of Chilchonryang, Admiral Yi Sunsin held the strait against a fleet of 133 Japanese warships and at least 200 logistical support ships. The Japanese could not advance all their ships into the channel at the same time; although the current was moving north, it was still unpredictable, with isolated eddies and whirlpools, and sending a mass of ships into the channel would cause them to collide with each other. Become the God … Yi's rival, Admiral Won Gyun, took command of the Joseon fleet, which under Yi's careful management had grown from 63 heavy warships to 166. Battle of Myeongnyang (1597) In the Battle of Myeongnyang, on October 26, 1597, the Korean Joseon kingdom's navy, led by Admiral Yi Sun-sin, fought the Japanese navy in the Myeongnyang Strait, near Jindo Island, off the southwest corner of the Korean peninsula. Detected and chased Japanese ships. Customize navy army with the flag of your country. The Korean fleet arrived near Busan on 20 August in 1597. Shortly before this famous fight, the Admiral had been imprisoned due to false accusations from corrupt Joseon politicians. With only the 13 ships remaining from Won Gyun's disastrous defeat at the Battle of Chilchonryang, Admiral Yi Sunsin held the strait against a fleet of 133 Japanese warships and at least 200 logistical support ships. Day 7: Sunny. Yi ordered Kurushima's head cut off and posted on the mast of his flagship. It had very strong currents that flowed at approximately 10 knots, first in one direction, then in the opposite direction, in three hour intervals. The victory also freed up the Chinese navy to join Admiral Yi in early 1598. The site of the Battle of Myeongnyang reminds the nation to avoid the mistakes of the past and to value courage and integrity. In the Battle of Myeongnyang, on October 26, 1597, the Joseon Admiral Yi Sun-sin fought the Japanese navy in the Myeongnyang Strait, near Jindo Island, off the southwest point of the Korean peninsula. After the destruction of most of the Joseon fleet at Chilchonryang, the Ming kept their navy stationed at important port cities to guard against possible Japanese naval attacks. Hawley, Samuel 2005 The Imjin War: Japan's Sixteenth-Century Invasion of Korea and Attempt to Conquer China. Won Gyun was an incompetent military commander who immediately began squandering the Joseon Navy's strength through ill-conceived maneuvers against the Japanese naval base at Pusan. Although Yi only found 100 sailors initially, some of the survivors of Chilchonryang flocked to him, and he had at least 1,500 sailors and marines by the end of September. In the shadow of the hillsides, Yi's ships were difficult to target. It could have been exceptional luck, strategy or the turn of the tides that saw Admiral Yi Sun-sin triumph over a fleet of 330 Japanese ships, with just 12 of his own. Yi was instead tortured and demoted to the rank of a common soldier. Passive Skill Normal attacks have a 10% chance of increasing your defense by 5%, and all damage by 5% for 3 seconds when this commander is fighting within your Alliance territory or serving as garrison commander at a stronghold. Improve on your own ship, increase health points, engine speed and turns. The narrowness of the strait would prevent the Joseon fleet from being flanked by the numerically superior enemy fleet, and the roughness of the tide prevented the Japanese from effectively enveloping them. Support us on Patreon! Get daily rewards, level up your skills and ship's characteristics. This represents the greatest “victory against all odds” -type battle I have ever seen. Joseon and Chinese armies were able to regroup and push the Japanese back to their network of fortresses on the southeastern coast of Korea. This legendary aquatic offensive happened during the Joseon dynasty in Korea, a golden age for Korean culture. Soon afterwards, the Japanese reinforced their garrisons in Pusan and various forts in the southern coast of Korea, and began the second invasion. Myeongnyang Strait — Infobox Korean name hangul=명량해협 hanja=鳴梁海峽 rr=Myeongnyang Haehyeop mr=Myŏngnyang Haehyŏp The Myeongnyang Strait, just off the southwest corner of South Korea, separates Jindo Island from the mainland. Day 10: Sunny. Due to Japanese intrigue taking advantage of the fractious politics of the Joseon Dynasty court, Admiral Yi Sunsin was impeached and almost put to death. 1597 – Battle of Myeongnyang. That’s a disparity of literally 10-to-one. This battle had everything, insurmountable odds, a hero who had been arrested for treason, turtle ships, and kimchi. Without being resupplied or reinforced, the morale of the Japanese soldiers declined. The Dwarves of the Lonely Mountain and the Men of Dale refused to acknowledge the overlordship and alliance of Sauron when he approached them via emissaries, seeking knowledge of The Shire. Naval battles of the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598). In the Battle of Myeongnyang, on October 26, 1597, the Joseon Admiral Yi Sun-sin fought the Japanese navy in the Myeongnyang Strait, near Jindo Island, off the southwest point of the Korean peninsula. At that time, King Seonjo, who judged that the Joseon navy had lost its power and would never be restored again, sent a letter to abolish the navy and join the ground forces under General Gwon Yul. No ships lost, at least 2 killed and 3 wounded on boarded of Yi Sun-sin. In the 1592 campaigns, Admiral Yi prevented the Japanese from resupplying their troops in this manner and kept their ships holed up at their main bases in Pusan Harbor. Sort:Popular A - Z Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Yûsuke Watanabe 2013: 1 Once upon a time, in an obscure corner of the earth, there was a teeny-tiny encounter. The Battle of Myeongnyang perhaps best demonstrates Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s military genius and formidable status as a warrior. To further hamper the enemy ships, Yi had steel ropes tightened across the channel between Japanese fleet groups, which severely dampened the Japanese numerical advantage. His ships were docked in the Byeokpajin about late August in the lunar calendar. Though Battle of Myeongnyang blocked the Japanese navy attack, the Japanese navy main forces were completely destroyed by Chinese navy forces in Battle of Noryang in 1598. This is probably the major reason why there were so many damaged Japanese ships. At the sight of their commander's head, Japanese morale dropped. Yi was instead tortured and demoted to the rank of a common soldier. The Japanese invasions and occupation of Korea continued, off-and-on for the next 340 years. Yi's rival, Admiral Won Gyun, took command of the Joseon fleet, which under Yi's careful management had grown from 63 heavy warships to 166. This turned out to be a miscalculation. The body was hauled aboard by Admiral Yi's men and identified as Kurushima Michifusa, the commander of the vanguard units of the Japanese fleet and the brother of the late Kurushima Michiyuki, killed in 1592 by Admiral Yi at the Dangpo Battle. Battle of Jinju. With only 13 ships remaining from Admiral Won Gyun's disastrous defeat at the Battle of Chilchonryang, Admiral Yi held the strait as a "last stand" battle against the Japanese Navy, … After a disastrous defeat, the Korean fleet only consisted of 13 warships while the Japanese gathered 133 warships and around 200 logistical support ships. Republic of Korea: Yonsei University Press. This was the Battle of Myeongnyang, also known as, "The Miracle at Myeongnyang," according to the History Collection. Yi only had 12 panokseon ships at his disposal, which had been saved by Bae Seol, a Joseon officer who escaped early in the Battle of Chilchonryang. ", Floating in the water and moving towards the Koreans along the current was a body with the ornate armor of a Japanese daimyo. We've found 44 scripts matching battle of myeongnyang.. After a few back and forth exchanges, with one chasing the other, one retreating, the Japanese turned around one last time, … With their supplies and reinforcements cut off via the sea route, the Japanese had to halt their advance and begin a general retreat.[14]. With only 12 ships remaining from Admiral Won Gyun's disastrous defeat at the Battle of Chilchonryang, Admiral Yi held the strait as a … Joseon and Chinese armies were able to regroup and push the Japanese back to their network of fortresses on the southeastern coast of Korea. Barely escaping death, he returned to the southern coast of the Korean peninsula only to find just 13 usable Joseon battleships. The Joseon ships had flat bottoms that provided more stable and accurate cannon firing platforms than the Japanese ships, which had keel bottoms. Admiral Yi famously responded with a letter written "...I still have twelve battle ships...as long as I am alive, the enemy shall never be safe in the Western Sea." In the confusion, Admiral Yi ordered his ships to advance and press the attack, destroying ships out of all proportion to their relative numbers. Admiral Yi realized he could use this unique condition as a force multiplier. [citation needed](General Yi only reported the number of complete destroyed ships to the government during the war)[citation needed], This victory prevented the Japanese from entering the Yellow Sea and resupplying their army, which had recently fought against Joseon and Chinese armies in the Battle of Jiksan (Cheonan) and was headed towards the capital city of Hanseong (Seoul). Instead he w… This turned out to be a miscalculation. The seclusion it provided allowed the Sambyeolcho Rebellion to take refuge here in 1271. 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In 1597, during the Imjin War, the Korean admiral, Yi Sun-sin, achieved a decisive victory in the Battle of Myeongnyang although he was massively outnumbered by the Japanese fleet. It was a misty day, to the advantage of the Koreans. Battle of Warships is one of the legendary battle app, ship simulator mobile game about battle 1942 and naval warfare, sea battles online and offline. Navigate your unique ships that used in the WW1 and WW2. In the confusion, Admiral Yi ordered his ships to advance and press the attack, destroying ships out of all proportion to their relative numbers. OK, http://militaryhistory.about.com/od/16thcentury/a/firstironclads.htm, http://www.pennfamily.org/KSS-USA/korean-on-stamp-1.html, The Failure of the 16th Century Japanese Invasions of Korea, http://www.yushin.or.kr/@history/dvd-kbshistory/kbs046.htmTreeID=2246&PCode=0007&DataID=200610241356000071, "Admiral Yi Sun-sin - A Korean Hero: The Battle of Myongnyang, A Maritime Miracle", http://www.koreanhero.net/en/TheMajorNavalBattles.htm, October 26, 1597 (September 16 according to, 133 warships and at least 200 logistical ships. Without being resupplied or relieved with fresh troops, the morale of the Japanese soldiers declined. Thanks to the plots of a Japanese double agent, Admiral Yi Sun-Sin of Korea was falsely accused of treason and relieved of command. Without being resupplied or reinforced, the morale of the Japanese soldiers declined. Choe Chong-dae is a guest columnist of The Korea Times. All officers were seeking for run, as they knew this battle was facing massive forces with small. Great Britain: Cassell & Co. Sohn, Pow Key (edited by) 1977 Nanjung Ilgi: War Diary of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin. Later, one more ship joined with Yi and his small fleet numbered 13. other 12 ships were in backfront of the field, didn't fight and waited for time to ran away. In the Battle of Chilchonryang, the Japanese navy, with Todo Takatora in overall command, outmaneuvered the Korean navy and virtually wiped it out. Secondly, when the current reversed and flowed south at the end of three hours, the Japanese ships not only drifted away from the battle, but could not maneuver and ended up colliding with each other even if they avoided the eddy problems. Lastly, the rough currents of Myeongnyang made it difficult for anybody who fell overboard or jumped from sinking or burning ships to swim to shore;[citation needed] most of the Japanese in the water ended up drowning. The strong tides prevented those in the water from swimming to shore, and many Japanese sailors who abandoned sinking or damaged ships drowned. In the Battle of Myeongnyang, on October 26, 1597, the Joseon admiral Yi Sun-sin fought the Japanese navy in the Myeongnyang Strait, near Jindo Island. After studying numerous arenas for his last stand with the Japanese navy, Admiral Yi decided on the Myeongnyang Strait. The immediate results of the battle were a shock to the Japanese command. Belows are from his diary(date written in the lunar calendar). The Admiral: Roaring Currents is a Korean historical film based on the Battle of Myeongnyang, one of the most famous naval battles in Korean history. While his southern armies menaced Gondor, Sauron sent a large contingent of his Easterling allies to assault Dale to prevent his enemies from joining forces, and they crossed the River Carnen while Minas Tirith was being besieged. Admiral Yi realized he could use this unique condition as a force multiplier. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Ah! The tide soon shifted and the Japanese ships began to drift backwards and collide with each other. I find this battle most hilarious and tragic because the Japanese were well aware of the internal political struggles of the Korean court and they used it to maximum effect (Translation: the Japanese played the Koreans like fools) and the Court sent an impotent and incompetent commander: Won Gyun (원균) to a blatantly obvious trap complete with ambush written all over it. Upgrade Preview: Defense Bonus: 5% / 8% / 11 % / 15 %/ 20% Damage Bonus: 5% / 7% / 9% / 12%/ 15%. Admiral Yi Sun-sin was hastily reinstated as Supreme Commander of the Regional Navies after Won Gyun was killed at the Battle of Chilchonryang. By using the shadows of the surrounding hillsides, Yi would be able to establish a visibility advantage for his fleet. He knew that facing the … With the Joseon Navy taken out of the scene, the Japanese believed that they now had access to the Yellow Sea and could resupply their troops through this sea route as they advanced northward. Tactics and Technologies. The Japanese were not incompetent sailors however, and also were not unaware of nor inexperienced in sailing in rough tides as similar conditions existed in Japan. Ship of Kim Eok-chu (김억추), the Officer of Jeolla Right erea was at 1 majang(2~3km) away. Won Gyun was an incompetent military commander who immediately began squandering the Joseon Navy's strength through ill-conceived maneuvers against the Japanese naval base at Pusan. Continuing to use this site, you agree with this. And that was the background for Battle of Myeongnyang commanded by Yi Sun-sin. Barely escaping death, he returned to the southern coast of the Korean peninsula only to find just 13 usable Joseon battleships. Because Admiral Yi Sun-sin had kept friendly relations with civilians, he received early intelligence from a Joseon refugee who warned him that 73 Japanese ships were anchored at Gyeonnaeryang Strait. Using double salvo cannon fire, the Koreans threw a fierce barrage which quickly began damaging Japanese vessels. Given the disparity in numbers, the battle is regarded as one of Admiral Yi's most remarkable victories. Admiral Yi famously responded with a letter written "...I still have twelve battle ships...and I am still alive, the enemy shall never be safe in the Western Sea." in his diary. After studying numerous arenas for his last stand with the Japanese navy, Admiral Yi decided on the Myeongnyang Strait. Given the disparity in numbers, the battle is regarded as one of Admiral Yi's most remarkable victories. The Japanese navy retreated to Pusan to rest and refit and would not be in fighting condition for several months[citation needed], providing time for the Koreans to rebuild their fleet and the Chinese to bring naval reinforcements. The body was hauled aboard by Admiral Yi's men and identified as Kurushima Michifusa, the commander of the vanguard units of the Japanese fleet and the brother of the late Kurushima Michiyuki, killed in 1592 by Admiral Yi at the Dangpo Battle. The Japanese were not incompetent sailors however, and also were not unaware of nor inexperienced in sailing in rough tides as similar conditions existed in Japan. The Battle of Myeongnyang: Admiral Yi's Miraculous Victory - Kindle edition by Jeon, Byeongho, Kim, Sun Ah, Ji, Eun Ah, Lee, JP, Lee, Seojun. [13], The tide soon shifted and the Japanese ships began to drift backwards and collide with each other. Can someone familiar with this battle confirm the date, please ? In 1592, Japanese commander Wakizaka Yasuharu pressed forward aggressively to fight the Joseon navy. The dense formation of Japanese ships crowded in the narrow strait made a perfect target for Joseon cannon fire. Introduction In the Battle of Myeongnyang, on October 26, 1597, the Korean Joseon Kingdom's navy, led by Admiral Yi Sun-sin, fought the Japanese navy in the Myeongnyang Strait, near Jindo Island, off the southwest corner of the Korean peninsula. With 13 ships remaining from Won Gyun's disastrous defeat at the Battle of Chilchonryang, Admiral Yi held the strait against a fleet of 133 Japanese warships and at least 200 logistical support ships. In the Battle of Chilchonryang, the Japanese navy, with Todo Takatora in overall command, outmaneuvered the Korean navy and virtually wiped it out. As previously mentioned, Kurushima was killed, and Todo Takatora (the hero of Chilchonryang) was wounded. The Japanese surged into the strait on a favorable tide, and Admiral Yi was waiting for them at the opposite end, using the shadows of the hills to obscure his ships. The unique tidal conditions of the strait, which Admiral Yi was careful to study beforehand, affected the Japanese in several ways. Many Japanese warships were sunk or disabled during the battle and the Japanese were forced to retreat. With their supplies and reinforcements cut off via the sea route, the Japanese had to halt their advance and begin a general retreat.[12]. http://bit.ly/EHPatreonWatch the Admiral Yi series! Hawley, Samuel 2005 The Imjin War: Japan's Sixteenth-Century Invasion of Korea and Attempt to Conquer China. sources. Part of the Japanese invasion of Korea (1592-1598). And finally, the strait was sufficiently narrow that steel wire could be strategically tightened across its whole width. The date of the Battle of Myeongnyang on the Yi Sun-sin page is 1597 September 16, but this page says it's October. Of course, Korean army was utterly routed as in the past, and it mainly relied on Chinese army to attack Japanese army. And about 130 ships were surrounded our fleet." On the morning of 26 October(17 September in the lunar calendar), the huge Japanese Fleet attacked. In the shadow of the hillsides, Yi's ships were difficult to target. This battle occurred in 1597 AD and involved Admiral Yi Sun-shin of the Korean navy (with 13 warships, which he had designed himself) against the 130+ warships of the Japanese name. The victory at Myeongnyang convinced the Ming government that they could ease security at their major ports and mobilize a fleet to Joseon's aid. As the Japanese ships came close to the end of the strait, Admiral Yi ordered his ships to open fire. The Battle of Myeongnyang perhaps best demonstrates Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s military genius and formidable status as a warrior. The combined forces of the Men of Dale under King Brand and the Dwarves of the Lone… Turnbull, Stephen 2002 Samurai Invasion: Japan's Korean War. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. The dense formation of Japanese ships crowded in the narrow strait made a perfect target for Joseon cannon fire. Korean: Yi Soon Shin 133 -330 Japanese battleships 13 Korean battleships Japanese: Toyotomi Hideyoshi The Strait of Myeongnyang Bibliography After Effects "Admiral Yi Sun-shin, the Turtle Ships and Korean Culture in The unique tidal conditions of the strait, which Admiral Yi was careful to study beforehand, affected the Japanese in several ways. place=Korean peninsula result=Korean and Chinese victory. No ships lost, at least 2 killed and 3 wounded on boarded of Yi Sun-sin. They counted on the rapid tides of the strait and their vastly superior numbers to break through the Korean line. The film is set in the second Japanese invasion of Korea in 1597. [11] After that, Finally Ahn Wi (안위) overcome fear and joined the battle, and then other ships except Kim Eok-Chu's ship were also joined. All the other ships didn't advanced, so I couldn't assurance future things. With only 13 ships remaining from Admiral Won… And the Battle began. First of all, when attacking the Koreans, the Japanese had to do so in smaller groups. Admiral Yi Sun-sin was hastily reinstated as Supreme Commander of the Regional Navies after Won Gyun was killed at the Battle of Chilchonryang. Great Britain: Cassell & Co. Sohn, Pow Key (edited by) 1977 Nanjung Ilgi: War Diary of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin. In October 1597, the Battle of Myeongnyang raged in waters off the southwestern coast of Korea, near Jindo. The victory at Myeongnyang convinced the Ming government that they could ease security at their major ports and mobilize a fleet to Joseon's aid. He died of cholera himself soon after. The movie revolves around the Battle of Myeongnyang around 1597 which took place during the Imjin War when Japan tried to invade the Korean peninsula and even parts of Ming Dynasty China. Republic of Korea and U.S.A.: Co-Published by The Royal Asiatic Society and The Institute of East Asian Studies, University of California, Berkeley. As previously mentioned, Kurushima was killed, and Todo Takatora (the hero of Chilchonryang) was wounded[citation needed] .The Japanese navy retreated to Busan to refit and would not be in fighting condition for several months[citation needed], providing time for the Koreans to rebuild their fleet and the Chinese to bring naval reinforcements. On the morning of 26 October, Admiral Yi sent a single battleship to the Japanese navy's base to draw them into his trap. Using double salvo cannon fire, the Koreans threw a barrage which quickly began damaging Japanese vessels. Secondly, when the current reversed and flowed south at the end of three hours, the Japanese ships not only drifted away from the battle, but could not maneuver and ended up colliding with each other even if they avoided the eddy problems. Tidal forces make current of the Myeongnyang Strait reverse direction roughly every three hours. … This is probably the major reason why there were so many damaged Japanese ships. [citation needed], This victory prevented the Japanese from entering the Yellow Sea and resupplying their army, which had recently fought against Joseon and Chinese armies in the Battle of Jiksan (Cheonan) and was headed towards the capital city of Hanseong (Seoul). Geobukseon. Soon afterwards, the Japanese reinforced their garrisons in Pusan and various forts in the southern coast of Korea, and began the second invasion. Lastly, the rough currents of Myeongnyang made it difficult for anybody who fell overboard or jumped from sinking or burning ships to swim to shore;[citation needed] most of the Japanese in the water ended up drowning. The Battle of Myeongnyang by Julia Yoo Who is more powerful? After the destruction of most of the Joseon fleet at Chilchonryang, the Ming kept their navy stationed at important port cities to guard against possible Japanese naval attacks. They counted on the rapid tides of the strait and their numerical advantages to break through the Korean line. But from beginning to mid-time, only commandship fought in the battle. At that time, King Seonjo, who judged that the Joseon navy had lost its power and would never be restored again, sent a letter to abolish the navy and join the ground forces under General Gwon Yul. 1689 – General Piccolomini of Austria burns down Skopje to prevent the spread of cholera. The Battle of Myeongnyang. Thanks. 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