Battle of Sacheon (1592)

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The Battle of Sacheon (1592) was an early land engagement of the Imjin War in which Korean forces achieved a significant victory over invading Japanese troops, boosting Korean morale during the Japanese invasions of Korea.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf battle
land battle
belligerent Japan
Joseon dynasty
linked to: Joseon
combatant Japanese army
Joseon army
commanderFor Gwon Yul
conflict Japanese invasions of Korea
country Joseon
date 1592
effect boosted Korean morale
slowed Japanese advance in the region
era Late 16th century
followedBy subsequent Korean resistance actions in Gyeongsang region
hasCommander Gwon Yul
Japanese local garrison commander at Sacheon
historicalPeriod Joseon period
linked to: Joseon
location Gyeongsang Province
Korea
Sacheon
notableFor early Korean land victory in Imjin War
use of ambush tactics by Korean forces
partOf Imjin War
Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598)
precededBy initial Japanese landings in 1592
result Joseon victory
Korean victory
significance early check on Japanese forces during the invasion of Korea
symbol of Korean resistance in the Imjin War
theatre Korean Peninsula
year 1592

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Imjin War notableBattle Battle of Sacheon (1592)
Imjin Waeran notableEvent Battle of Sacheon (1592)
turtle ship (geobukseon) notableBattle Battle of Sacheon (1592)
Joseon navy notableBattle Battle of Sacheon (1592)